In a major accident early in the morning today twenty one people including nine women and six children were killed in Andhra Pradesh when a TATA Toofan van fell into River Godavari at a turning point on Dowleswaram barrage in East Godavari district.
The passengers were believed to be heading towards Visakhapatnam from Vijayawada after a pilgrimage and belongs to Atchyutapuram mandal in Visakhapatnam district. Two children who were severely injured have been shifted to hospital for medical aid. Police are investigating the case.
Prime Minister Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to bus accident in Godavari.