8 killed, 13 injured as SUV crashes into truck in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool; PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

KURNOOL: In a tragic road accident, eight people from Karnataka died in Kurnool district near Chilakaladona village of Mantralayam mandal on Thursday.The incident occurred when a Bolero vehicle, carrying devotees from Karnataka to visit Guru Raghavendra Swamy temple in Mantralayam, collided with a ready-mix tanker lorry. Five people died on the spot, while three others succumbed to injuries during treatment. Around ten passengers were reportedly injured and were shifted to Yemmiganur government hospital for medical care.Prime minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragic road accident reported in Kurnool district and his condolences to the bereaved families. PM announced an exgratia of ₹2 lakh to the deceased families and ₹50000 for the injured undergoing treatment through the PMRF.AP CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Ministers TG Bharath and BC Janardhan Reddy expressed deep shock over the incident. They described the loss of lives as extremely painful, especially as the victims were on a pilgrimage.The ministers directed officials to ensure the injured receive the best possible treatment without delay. They also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and assured all necessary support from the govt.