Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Tragic Lorry Crash Kills Three in Vizianagaram
A tragic accident happened in Vizianagaram district when a speeding lorry hit a van full of people going on a pilgrimage.
The van was parked, and the lorry crashed into it, dragging it for about 500 meters.
Three people, including an 8-year-old boy, died in the crash.
The families were from different villages and were traveling to Rayagada.
The accident happened late at night near Chelluru mandal.
People are saying that better speed limits and enforcement are needed to prevent such accidents in the future.
A speeding lorry rammed into a stationary van near Chelluru mandal in Vizianagaram district.
Three people, including an 8-year-old boy, were killed in the accident.
The van was carrying 16 members from three families on a pilgrimage to Rayagada.
The lorry dragged the van for nearly 500 meters after the collision.
The deceased were identified as Chintapalli Rambabu alias Ramu Naidu (50), Majji Narayana Rao (50), and B. Mohana Naidu (8).
- Who
- 16 members from three families, including Chintapalli Rambabu alias Ramu Naidu (50), Majji Narayana Rao (50), and B. Mohana Naidu (8)
- What
- A speeding lorry rammed into a stationary van, killing three people
- When
- Shortly after midnight on Monday
- Where
- Near Chelluru mandal in Vizianagaram district
- Why
- The lorry was reportedly speeding and collided with the stationary van
Traffic Safety Advocates
Transport Operators
Speed Limits and Enforcement
Traffic Safety Advocates
Stricter speed limits and better enforcement are needed to prevent such accidents.
Transport Operators
Existing speed limits are reasonable, but enforcement is often inconsistent.
- Location
- Chelluru mandal, Vizianagaram district
- Time of Incident
- Shortly after midnight on Monday
- Number of Victims
- Three (including an 8-year-old boy)
- Destination
- Rayagada
- Vehicle Involved
- Lorry and a stationary van
