7 dead after truck falls into canal in Devarapalli; Andhra CM assures support

EAST GODAVARI (Andhra Pradesh): As many as seven people died after a truck in which they were travelling fell into a canal in Andhra Pradesh’s Devarapalli on Wednesday, officials said.

“The accident took place near Devarapalli village when a truck, carrying eight people from Jangareddigudem, fell into a canal at midnight within the Devarapalli limits in East Godavari district. Seven people sitting on top of the truck died on the spot, while one person was rescued and taken to the hospital”, Deputy Superintendent of Police G Deva Kumar said.

According to the officials, the bodies of the deceased were transferred to Kovvur Government Hospital. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep shock and grief over the road accident. The Chief Minister conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and directed officials to provide better medical treatment to those injured in the accident.

The Chief Minister also assured that the government would stand by the families of the victims and provide necessary support. He also instructed officials to take necessary measures to prevent such accidents in the future. (ANI)