Nagarkurnool, Feb 14: A tragic road accident occurred today in Nagarkurnool district when a passenger vehicle lost control and rammed into a roadside culvert. The impact was severe, leading to the death of three people on the spot.
According to local police, the vehicle was traveling at high speed when the driver reportedly lost control near a sharp curve. The collision with the concrete culvert caused extensive damage to the vehicle, trapping the passengers inside. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but three occupants had already succumbed to their injuries.
Authorities have shifted the bodies to the district hospital for postmortem examination. Preliminary investigations suggest overspeeding as the primary cause of the accident. Police have registered a case and further inquiries are underway.
The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the area, with locals expressing shock at the sudden loss of lives. Officials have urged drivers to exercise caution on rural roads, especially during late hours and near culverts or sharp bends.
