Speeding auto overturns, four killed
Four people were killed when an overcrowded auto overturned while traveling from Palakonda to Sithampet in Parvathipuram-Manyam district. The accident occurred on a ghat road due to overcrowding and poor road conditions. Ten others were injured and hospitalized, while police sent the bodies for postmortem examination.
- ▪The deceased were identified as auto driver Ramana and passengers Sravani, Shanti, and Lakshmi, all from Sithampet mandal.
- ▪Ten other passengers sustained multiple injuries and were admitted to the hospital.
- ▪The auto overturned on a ghat road in the Agency area, a location known for frequent accidents due to sharp curves and bad road conditions.
- ▪Overcrowding was cited as a primary cause of the accident.
- ▪Lack of accessible public transport forces many residents to travel in overcrowded vehicles on this route.
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Four persons were killed when a speeding overcrowded auto travelling from Palakonda to Sithampet of Parvathipuram -Manyam district overturned on Thursday. The deceased were identified as auto driver Ramana and passengers Sravani, Shanti and Lakshmi. All belonged to Sithampet mandal in the district.As many as 10 others travelling in the auto received multiple injuries, and were admitted to the hospital for treatment. The auto overturned on the ghat road of the Agency area due to overcrowding of passengers. Many people travelling this route are forced to travel in overcrowded vehicles as public transport— buses and autos are not easily available. Additionally, due to the many curves and bad road conditions, accidents take place here frequently.
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