Two couples killed in car accident in Telangana

Karimnagar (Telangana), March 26 

Two couples were killed when their car rammed into a roadside tree after one of its front tyres burst in neighbouring Jagtial district, police said on Tuesday.

The mishap occurred on Monday near Dharmaram village when Konduri Manohar of Kodimal village, his wife and in-laws were proceeding for a function.

Manohar (56), who was driving the car, and Veeresham (78) were killed on the spot, Peddapalli Assistant Police Commissioner Venkata Ramana Reddy said.

Veeresham's 70-year old wife succumbed to injuries at a hospital on Monday while Manohar's spouse died on Tuesday without responding to treatment, he added. — PTI