Seven killed in two road accidents on NH 44 in Anantapur
The Hindu
In an accident near the U-turn on Pamidi-NH-44 junction, five women labourers died on the spot, while three others were grievously injured and shifted to Gooty Government Hospital
Seven persons died and three others were injured grievously in two different accidents on National Highway No. 44 10 km apart at Pamidi and Midthur early in the morning in Anantapur district on November 5.
An unknown vehicle believed to be a heavy lorry, while proceeding from Kurnool to Anantapur hit a large autorickshaw at 5:30 a.m., carrying agricultural labourers, while it was taking a U-turn on Pamidi-NH-44 junction. Five women labourers died on the spot, while three others were grievously injured and shifted to Gooty Government Hospital, said Pamidi Circle Inspector Eranna.