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Rajahmundry: One killed, two hurt as tractor overturns

He was identified as Kalapala Srinu, 42, hailing from Pothavaram village of Nallajarla mandal.

Rajahmundry: A man was killed while two were injuried when the tractor on which they were travelling overturned at Avapadu of Nallajarla mandal in West Godavari on Monday night.

According to Nallajarla police, the group of labourers was travelling on the tractor laden with tobacco from Lingaraju-palem to Koyyalagudem. The driver, however, was reportedly driving the tractor in a rash and negligent manner.

By the time it reached Avapadu, he lost control and the vehicle overturned. One of the labourers sitting near the driver was trapped under the weight and died on the spot.

He was identified as Kalapala Srinu, 42, hailing from Pothavaram village of Nallajarla mandal. Two other injured labourers were shifted to the government hospital at Tadepalligudem for medical treatment. Police booked a case and investigation is on.

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