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Musunuru, February 10
The toll in the accident involving two trucks and a private bus at Musunuru in Nellore district early on Saturday rose to seven.
The accident occurred at around 2 am when a truck transporting cattle to Srikalahasti was hit from behind by another truck carrying iron, police said.
“The driver of the iron-laden truck lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the private bus coming in the opposite direction,” Kavali sub-divisional police officer Venkata Ramana said.
Four people died on the spot, he said, adding that three more died in Nellore government hospital.
A case under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code was registered.
Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer expressed anguish and profound grief over the mishap.
“The Governor offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members,” said a press release from Raj Bhavan.
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