Srikakulam, February 5: In a tragic road accident, a lorry ran over the labourers at Mandadi in Amadalavala Mandal of Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district killing three people on the spot.

Another worker is in critical condition, said Amadalavala Sub-Inspector Krishna. The driver said that the accident happened due to brake failure. Andhra Pradesh Road Accident: Minivan Rams Into Parked Truck in Godavari; Four Killed, Nine Injured.

"The lorry driver surrendered at the police station while the police are conducting a thorough inquiry into the cause of the accident," he further said. The accident took place in Amdalavalasa of Srikakulam district on Saturday evening when a lorry moving from Vijayanagaram to Kasi town rushed towards the workers walking on the road. Andhra Pradesh Road Accident: Travel Bus Overturns After Hitting Divider on National Highway in Chittoor; One Dead, Several Injured.

"Around 200 workers were walking on the road. Three women died on the spot. A case has been registered and an investigation is under process," the SP added.

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