Woman killed, husband critical as lorry rams MLC Naveen’s convoy during padayatra in Yadadri-Bhongir

Nalgonda: One woman died and her husband is in critical condition, while a few others were injured when a speeding lorry rammed into MLC Chintapandu Naveen’s convoy from behind during his padayatra near Anajipuram village in Mothkur mandal of Yadadri-Bhongir district on Friday.

The MLC escaped unhurt as he was away from the accident spot. The deceased was identified as Medaboyina Chandana (23), a resident of Tirumalagiri, while her husband Medaboyina Srinath is in critical condition.

According to reports, the accident occurred when the padayatra was proceeding from Mothkur towards Tirumalagiri via Anajipuram.

A speeding lorry (TS 30 T 7596), registered in Choutuppal mandal, rammed into a Toyota Fortuner (TS 30 L 444) travelling as part of the MLC’s convoy.

The impact caused the Fortuner to go out of control and collide with an oncoming car (TS 04 8919). Both vehicles were severely damaged. Four occupants of the second car sustained injuries. Medaboyina Srinath, his wife Chandana along with their two-year-old son suffered serious injuries. They were shifted to Kamineni Hospital in Narketpally for treatment.

The car driver, Suresh, also sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital in a separate vehicle. Two other persons, identified as Bunny and Ranganna, who were travelling in Mallanna’s Fortuner car, were also injured. The Fortuner was extensively damaged in the collision.

Naveen (popularly known as Teenmar Mallanna) was not travelling in the vehicle at the time of the accident.

Police reached the spot and said the condition of the injured couple was critical. The accident during the padayatra triggered concern, with suspicions also being raised over the circumstances surrounding the incident. They have registered a case and are investigating the incident to establish the exact cause of the accident. The lorry has been taken into custody, reports said.