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Seven killed in collision between bus and auto-rickshaw in Andhra Pradesh
A devastating road accident in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district has claimed seven lives after a bus collided with an auto-rickshaw carrying passengers returning from a local celebration.
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The collision occurred when the auto-rickshaw, carrying occupants who had travelled to Kondamanjuluru for a celebration, was struck by the bus while en route to Veluru. The impact of the crash proved fatal for all seven passengers in the three-wheeler vehicle.
The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the region, where collisions between heavy vehicles and smaller transport modes continue to cause significant casualties. Emergency services responded to the scene, though details regarding the exact circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation.
Local authorities have initiated a formal inquiry into the accident to determine the contributing factors. The incident has renewed calls for enhanced traffic safety measures and enforcement of speed regulations on major roads across Andhra Pradesh.