Police mentioned that fog could possibly be the explanation for the early morning accident. (Representational)
Chandragiri:
Two girls devotees on their solution to Tirumala died right here in Tirupati district within the early hours of Monday after being hit by an ambulance, mentioned a police official.
A 108-ambulance coming from Piler hit the devotees round 4 am between Rangampeta and Mangapuram, mentioned the official.
“The ambulance hit seven devotees from behind. Two of them died and 5 others sustained accidents,” the official instructed PTI. Police registered a case below part 106 clause 1 of BNS.
In the meantime, Tirupati superintendent of police L Subba Rayudu mentioned that fog could possibly be the explanation for the early morning accident.
He exhorted the devotees preferring to go the temple by stroll, to tread on the aspect of the highway and to be watchful in order that accidents might be be prevented. He additionally mentioned that winter nights are plagued with low visibility resulting from foggy circumstances.
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