Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Two Tigers Killed in Highway Accidents in Andhra Pradesh
Two tigers were found dead on highways in Andhra Pradesh after being hit by cars.
One tiger was hit around 1 am on National Highway 563, and another was hit between 7 am and 7:30 am on National Highway 565.
Forest officials are investigating to find out more about the accidents.
People are worried about tigers and other animals being hurt on the roads and want better safety measures to protect them.
Tigers are important animals, and it's sad when they get hurt.
Two tigers were found dead on national highways in Andhra Pradesh on December 23.
One tiger was hit around 1 am on National Highway 563 in Prakasam district.
Another tiger was hit between 7 am and 7:30 am on National Highway 565 in Palnadu district.
Forest officials are investigating the incidents and have registered cases to trace the vehicles involved.
Local residents demand stricter wildlife protection measures and speed regulations along highways passing through forest areas.
- Who
- Two tigers and unidentified vehicle drivers
- What
- Two tigers were killed after being hit by vehicles on national highways
- When
- Around 1 am and between 7 am and 7:30 am on December 23
- Where
- National Highways 563 and 565 in Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- The tigers were crossing or present on the highways and were struck by vehicles
- Location 1
- National Highway 563, Markapur range, Prakasam district
- Location 2
- National Highway 565, Sirigiripadu, Veldurti mandal, Macherla constituency, Palnadu district
- Time of Incident 1
- Around 1 am on December 23
- Time of Incident 2
- Between 7 am and 7:30 am on December 23
- Cause of Death
- Hit by unidentified vehicles
- Reporting Source
- Forest Department officials
- Investigation
- Joint investigation by forest and police departments
