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Five die in separate incidents in S Rayavaram mandal
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In a tragic incident, three youth went missing after being swept away by strong currents while taking a bath in Varaha river near Penugollu village
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Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha interacting with accident victims undergoing treatment in Visakhapatnam on Saturday
Anakapalli: A series of tragic incidents in S Rayavaram mandal of Anakapalli district has plunged several villages into grief, with two women died in a lorry-bike collision, three youths died in a car accident, and three others went missing after being swept away in Varaha river.
In a road accident on Saturday, two women died on the spot when a speeding lorry rammed their motorcycle at S Rayavaram Addu road. Orupula Narayana, who was riding the bike, sustained injuries in the accident.
The deceased were identified as V Nukatalli and Orupalli Ratnam, both residents of Chinathinar village.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha expressed deep sorrow over another fatal accident that occurred at Kotha Polavaram in S Rayavaram mandal, in which three youths lost their lives when a car crashed into an electric pole.
Six youths from Gurrajupeta were returning from Polavaram Port when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, resulting in the accident. Of the six, three died. The Minister visited the injured youths undergoing treatment at KIMS Hospital in Sheelanagar, Visakhapatnam, enquired about their health condition and sought updates from doctors.
She directed medical team and officials concerned to ensure best possible treatment to the injured for their speedy recovery. Later, she inspected the accident site and discussed the circumstances and possible causes of the mishap with police officials. Later, the Home Minister visited Nakkapalli Government Hospital, where she met the family members of the deceased and conveyed her condolences and assured them of government support.
In another tragic incident, three more youths went missing after being swept away by strong currents while taking a bath in Varaha river near Penugollu village in S Rayavaram mandal.
The missing youths were identified as Ketheti Rishi (18), Kodi Jagadish (20) and Muppidi Nagavamshi (22), all residents of Penugollu village. According to police, six youths had gone to the river and ventured into it for a bath when they were caught in the current. Locals managed to rescue three of them, while the remaining three were yet to be traced.
CI Rama Krishna and SI Ramesh rushed to the spot and gathered details of the incident. Police informed that arrangements were made to bring divers from Polavaram to intensify the search operation.
