Telangana: Three Men Killed After Granite Stones Fall From Lorry Onto Moving Auto-Rickshaw in Mahabubabad

Mahabubabad, January 1: Three persons died after granite stones being transported on a lorry fell off the vehicle onto a moving auto-rickshaw in Kuravi village here, police said on Sunday.

According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (Mahabubabad Town) K Sadaiah, eight people were travelling in the auto-rickshaw from Mugorigudem village of Dornakal mandal to celebrate the New Year in Kuravi village, when the lorry carrying large granite stones passed by the three-wheeler on Saturday night. Nashik Fire Video: Massive Blaze Engulfs After Factory Boiler Blast in Igatpuri, Casualties Feared.

Some of the stones that were precariously placed on top of the lorry skidded off the edge of the moving vehicle and fell on the three-wheeler resulting in the death of two persons on the spot, Sadaiah said. One more person died later without responding to treatment at a hospital in Mahabubabad, the DSP added. Maharashtra Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at a Factory in Nashik District (Watch Video).

The deceased were identified as auto-rickshaw driver Banothu Suman (35), Y Srikanth (30), and D Naveen (30), while five people are undergoing treatment with two persons said to be severely injured. A case was filed at Kuravi police station and investigation is underway, the police officer further said.