Story highlights
- Thirumalayapalem: Thirumalayapalem Sub-Inspector Kuchipudi Jagadish and driver Kothapalli Rakesh were seriously injured when a lorry hit a police vehicle patrolling during the Vinayaka immersion from behind.
- The accident took place near Bhavani Hotel on the Khammam-Warangal National Highway at around 1 am on Thursday.
- Sub-Inspector Jagadish was injured in the accident, while driver Rakesh suffered serious head injuries.
Thirumalayapalem: Thirumalayapalem Sub-Inspector Kuchipudi Jagadish and driver Kothapalli Rakesh were seriously injured when a lorry hit a police vehicle patrolling during the Vinayaka immersion from behind. The accident took place near Bhavani Hotel on the Khammam-Warangal National Highway at around 1 am on Thursday. Sub-Inspector Jagadish was injured in the accident, while driver Rakesh suffered serious head injuries. The injured were immediately rushed to Stambhadri Hospital in Khammam for treatment. Doctors said that Rakesh’s condition is critical. After learning about the accident, Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, Camp Office In-Charge, reached the hospital and visited the injured. He spoke to the doctors and enquired about their health condition. He suggested that better medical treatment be provided and steps be taken to shift Rakesh to a higher-level hospital if necessary. Later, he visited Rakesh’s family members and reassured them.
