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Truck rams Teenmaar Mallanna’s convoy during padayatra, 5 injured | Hyderabad News
Hyderabad: A speeding truck rammed into an SUV in MLC Teenmaar Mallanna’s convoy during his padayatra near Anajipuram crossroads in Mothkur mandal in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district on Friday, triggering a chain collision that left five people injured.A couple travelling in an oncoming car suffered serious injuries, while Mallanna escaped unhurt as he was leading the foot march and was not inside the vehicle.According to police, the accident occurred when Mallanna’s convoy was proceeding towards Thirumalagiri. The truck hit a Toyota Fortuner in the convoy from behind, sending it out of control and into a car coming in the opposite direction.The couple in the car, identified as Medaboyina Srinath and his wife Chandana, residents of Thirumalagiri, sustained serious injuries. Their two-year-old son escaped unhurt, while the car driver, Suresh, was also injured.The Fortuner was badly damaged under the impact. Its driver and Mallanna’s close associate Ranganna, who were inside the SUV, also suffered injuries. All five injured were shifted by 108 ambulances to a hospital in Narketpally. Srinath and Chandana were reported to be in critical condition.Mothkur sub-inspector K Satish said the truck driver had been identified as K Srisailam, who was transporting sand to Bhadrachalam when the accident occurred. Police took him into custody and registered a case of rash and negligent driving.“We are examining CCTV footage and call detail records to ascertain whether there was any deliberate attempt to target Mallanna. The case is under investigation,” Satish said.
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