Four MGNREGA workers run over by truck in Andhra
Four women working under the MGNREGA program were killed by a speeding truck in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. Two other women were critically injured in the incident, which occurred while they were on their way to work. Authorities have initiated an investigation and promised compensation to the victims' families.
- ▪The accident happened on the National Highway near the Kovuru bridge at around 5:30 AM.
- ▪The deceased were identified as Vasamsetti Satyavathi, Palika Krishnaveni, Chittemma, and Chelluri Annavaram.
- ▪Two injured women were taken to Kakinada Government General Hospital for treatment.
- ▪State officials have been directed to ensure better treatment for the survivors and to implement safety measures at the accident site.
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Four MGNREGA workers run over by truck in AndhraFour women were killed by a speeding truck in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, while heading to MGNREGA work. Two others are critically injured.Published on: May 17, 2026 5:16 AM ISTBy Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, HyderabadShare viaCopy link Four women on their way to attend manual labour work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) died on the spot after a speeding tipper truck ran over them in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district on Saturday morning, police said.Four MGNREGA workers run over by truck in AndhraThe incident took place on the National Highway near the Kovuru bridge at around 5.30am when a group of six women were on their way to take biometric photographs before attending MGNREGA work, an official from the…
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