India News | Andhra Pradesh: 2 Dead and Two Injured After Collision of Two Lorries Results in Fire
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Two people lost lives and as many injured when two lorries caught fire after collision in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The driver of one of the lorries was burnt alive. Fire extinguishers who reached the spot managed to put out the blaze. Police is probing the case.
Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI) : Two people died and as many were injured in a fire which broke out after collision between two lorries near Mogal Ghat in Bangarupalem, Chittoor district, police said on Thursday.
Srinivasulu , Bangarupalyem Circle inspector said, "A lorry carrying eucalyptus plants to Bhadrachalam town in Andhra Pradesh had broken down and was stationary at the spot when another lorry rammed it from behind, igniting the flames. Unfortunately, the driver of the stationary lorry who was sleeping underneath succumbed to the fire."
He further informed that fire tenders rushed to the spot and managed to control the blaze.
" The incident has left locals terrified, as it's the latest in a series of road accidents in Bangarupalem, " the officer added.
"Bangarupalem police which are at the scene, registered a case, and are investigating," police inspector stated. (ANI)
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