9 killed in road accident involving mango-laden truck in Andhra Pradesh

Mangalore Today News Network

Annamayya, July 14, 2025: Nine people were killed and eleven others sustained injuries after a mango-laden lorry overturned on a mini truck near Reddycheruvu in Annamayya district, police said on Monday.

There were over 20 people travelling atop the Mango truck. 

The accident occurred late on Sunday night, a police official said.

"This happened when the lorry’s rear wheel got stuck in sand and lost balance, falling on a mini-truck," a police official said.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed condolences and inquired with officials about the cause of the accident, as reported by ANI.

Officials informed him that the victims were travelling from Rajampet to Railway Koduru when the incident took place at night. They also reported that proper medical treatment is being provided to the injured.

CM Chandrababu assured that the government would fully support the families of the deceased. He directed the officials to ensure quality medical care for those injured in the accident.