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3 women killed as Lorry runs over labourers in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: In a tragic road accident, a lorry ran over the labourers at Mandadi in Amadalavala Mandal of Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district killing three women on the spot. According to local people, the lorry which went out of control had hit them when they were returning home after completion of MNREGS works.

By: Priyanka Verma  Pardaphash Group
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3 women killed as Lorry runs over labourers in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: In a terrible road accident, a lorry ran over the labourers at Mandadi in Amadalavala Mandal of Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district killing three women on the spot. According to local people, the lorry which went out of control had hit them when they were returning home after completion of MNREGS works.

According to the information, another worker is in critical condition. She was admitted to RIMS for treatment. The middle-aged women were identified as Guruvandela Papappa, Ambati Sattemma and Kuramala Lakshmi.

The driver said that the accident happened due to brake failure. he further said,”The lorry driver surrendered at the police station while the police are conducting a thorough inquiry into the cause of the accident.”

Jai Uttarandhra Party President Metta Ramarao said that the inordinate delay in road widening and lack of road safety measures led to the accident. He asked the government to provide ₹5 lakh compensation to each bereaved family. According to the information, The accident took place in Amdalavalasa of Srikakulam district on Saturday evening when a lorry moving from Vijayanagaram to Kasi town rushed towards the workers walking on the road.

The SP added,”Around 200 workers were walking on the road. Three women died on the spot. A case has been registered and an investigation is under process,” .

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