Two killed, five fisherfolk women hurt as lorry hits autorickshaw near Kakinada
A tragic accident occurred near Kakinada when a lorry collided with an autorickshaw, resulting in two fatalities. The deceased included the autorickshaw driver and a passenger, while five fisherfolk women sustained injuries. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident and the government has promised medical assistance for the injured.
- ▪Two people died in a lorry-autorickshaw collision near Kakinada.
- ▪Five fisherfolk women were injured and are receiving treatment at a local hospital.
- ▪The accident happened while the women were en route to sell fish in Kakinada city.
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Two persons, including the driver, died and five fisherfolk women survived with injuries after a lorry hit an autorickshaw, in which the fisherfolk were travelling, on the Samarlakota bridge near Kakinada on Wednesday (May 27, 2026).The deceased have been identified as Gampala Chittamma, 50, and the autorickshaw driver Iripalli Prem Kumar.The accident occurred while a group of six fisherfolk women belonging to Uppada were on their way to sell their fish in Kakinada city, Peddapuram Deputy Superintendent of Police Tilak said. The lorry was heading from Kurnool to Kakinada city. Four fall ill after eating Datura leaf curry in Kakinada districtMr. Tilak said five fisherfolk women are being treated at the Government General Hospital in Kakinada city.
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