A tragic road accident occurred on National Highway-163 in Tadvai mandal on Thursday morning when a sand-laden lorry lost control and collided with an oncoming van. One CRPF jawan died in the incident, while two other jawans and two government employees sustained serious injuries.
According to Andhrajyothy, the accident took place in Tadvai mandal of Mulugu district. The lorry driver, who was reportedly intoxicated, lost control of the vehicle, leading to the collision, Andhrajyothy reported.
The CRPF jawans were traveling in a van, accompanied by a car, when the speeding lorry veered out of control and struck their vehicles.
One CRPF jawan tragically lost his life in the accident, and two others suffered severe injuries. Additionally, two government employees were also among the injured.
The lorry, which was traveling from Murmur Base Camp in Wajedu mandal, collided with the van carrying CRPF jawans who were en route to the Incharla Headquarters in Venkatapuram mandal.
This incident in Mulugu district, Telangana, has deeply shocked the local community. It serves as a stark reminder of the severe consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.