Karnataka MLA Venkatesh Naik among 6 killed in Bangalore-Nanded Exp train accident

NEW DELHI: Six people, including a legislator from Karnataka, were killed and 20 others were injured when a truck hit a coach of train in Andhra Pradesh early on Monday, officials said.

Karnataka MLA Venkatesh Nayak is among the dead.

The driver of the granite-laden truck lost control and hit a coach of Nanded Express at a level crossing in Anantpur district.

Five passengers travelling in H1 coach of Bangalore-Nanded train and the truck driver were killed in the accident, that also led to derailment of two other coaches.

The accident occurred at a level crossing at Madakasira in Penukonda mandal of Anantapur district, affecting the train movement on Bangalore-Guntakal route.

Railway officials and local police launched rescue work.

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Source:Timesofindia