Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Aug 11 (ANI): A car, which was carrying 16 people who were scheduled to attend a wedding, met with an accident here in Vizianagaram on Monday.

"The car was carrying 16 people overturned at around 4 pm on Monday at Errannagudi junction in Garugubilli Mandal, in Vizianagaram. There were nine elders and seven children in the vehicle," police said.

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The passengers met with minor injuries and were taken to Parvatipuram area hospital. They were discharged after receiving first aid.

Garugubilli ASI M Rambabu told ANI that accident took place at a turning, due to sudden break. "The road was wet due to rain. The passengers were returning from Hindupuram village in Parvatipuram Mandal to Ravipalli village in Garugubilli Mandal. A case has been filed under section 337 of the Indian Penal Code," he said. (ANI)

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