Four killed, seven injured in road accident near Kakinada

KAKINADA: Four persons were killed and seven others severely injured after their van collided with a lorry on the Mallepally national highway in Gandepalli near Kakinada on Wednesday.

According to reports, the vehicle carrying 13 artists from Eluru collided with a lorry, killing four of them on the spot. The injured were shifted to the Rajamahendravaram Government Hospital immediately.

The artists were reportedly on their way to Anakapalli to take part in an event. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.