22 Killed As Cruiser Van Falls Into Godavari River

[AditiArora]

In a ghastly road accident 22 people including nine women and seven children were killed as a cruiser van fell into the river Godavari at Dowlaiswaram barrage near Rajahmundry in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh in the early hours. The victims, all relatives, were returning to their native Atchutapuram village in Visakhapatnam district after offering prayers at Lord Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirumala and Goddess Sri Kanakadurga in Vijayawada when the mishap occurred.According to police, the driver lost control over the wheel due to over speeding. The vehicle hit the road divider and fell into the river from the bridge. Police said 22 people died on the spot while a girl, who was rescued and shifted to Rajahmundry hospital, died a few hours later. The lone survivor, Kiran, 13, is undergoing treatment in hospital. His condition is said to be critical. There were 23 people in the vehicle when it met with the accident. Scores of villagers rushed to the spot to take up rescue operation, but the occupants had died by then.

[Shilparana]

Most unfortunate. May their souls rest in peace.

[Daljeet]

Very bad. May the departed souls rest in peace

[PriyankaDhariwal]

Overspending by mostly young drivers causing these fatal accidents....Speed breakers near the river bridges, Speed Radars must be introduced and huge fine for violators can reduce such offense.

[Sapnathakur]

This incident is really matter of great sorrow.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, condoled the loss of lives in the mishap and termed the incident “saddening and unfortunate.

[Neha Chandaliya]

As many as 22 persons, including seven children, were killed today when their van fell off a bridge over the Godavari river.