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Eight pilgrims dead, several injured as tempo rams into lorry in Andhra Pradesh
The victims from Tamil Nadu were on their way back home after a pilgrimage to Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh when the mishap occurred.
Highlights
- Eight pilgrims died in an accident in Andhra Pradesh
- Seven died on the spot while another died while being shifted to a hospital
- The victims were on their way back home after a pilgrimage to Srisailam
Amaravati: Eight people were killed and seven others injured on Sunday (March 28) when the tempo in which they were travelling hit a stationary lorry in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, police said.
The victims from Tamil Nadu were on their way back home after a pilgrimage to Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh when the mishap occurred, the police said.
Seven died on the spot while another died while being shifted to a hospital, they said.
Police suspect a thick fog might have caused the mishap.