Two persons died and eight others were injured when a private bus in which they were travelling hit a lorry while trying to overtake on the NH-16 at Atchutapuram village in the district.
The deceased were identified as N Appalaraju (30), native of Srikakulam, and assistant bus driver S Manikanta (28), native of Vijayawada.
Sub-inspector M Srinivasa Rao of Kasimkota police station said the bus was heading towards Srikakulam from Guntur and the accident took place at around 5 am.
The injured passengers were admitted to the government hospital at Anakapalle. Police have registered a case against the bus driver and investigation is on.
The deceased were identified as Samarada Laikon (28) and Killo Damodar (35), both from Baski in Araku Valley mandal.
Sub-inspector P Dhanunjaya Naidu of Ananthagiri police station said Laikon who was riding the bike lost control around a sharp curve and it skidded. Both died of severe head injuries.
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