East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh): Atleast seven people lost their lives after lorry lost its control and overturned into canal in Devarapalli today (September 11).
The incident took place after a lorry fell into a canal at midnight within the Devarapalli limits in East Godavari district. The driver was trying to avoid a pothole, veered off the road and fell into the canal.
All the seven people who were sitting on the top of the lorry died on the spot. One person was rescued and was admitted to a local hospital.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep shock and grief over the road accident. He assured that the government would stand by the families of the victims and provide necessary support”, said DSP G Deva Kumar.