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A devastating road accident near Potireddypalem in Nellore district claimed the lives of five medical students from Narayana Medical College. The car they were traveling in lost control and crashed into a roadside house, resulting in multiple fatalities. Local political leaders, including Chief Minister Naidu and Opposition leader Jagan, expressed deep sorrow over the incident. The tragedy has reignited discussions about road safety and the need for preventive measures.

Key Points: Nellore Medical Students Tragic Highway Crash Claims 5 Lives

  • Horrific car crash kills five medical students on Mumbai Highway
  • Second-year MBBS students from Narayana Medical College died
  • Accident occurred while returning from friend's engagement
  • Local resident also killed in the incident
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Five medicos among six killed as car runs amok in Andhra

Devastating road accident on Mumbai Highway kills five Narayana Medical College students near Potireddypalem in Andhra Pradesh

"This tragedy shows the urgent need for accountability and prevention - Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy"

Amaravati, April 30

Six persons, including five students of a medical college, were killed when a car in which the medicos were travelling went out of control in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district on Wednesday.

The accident occurred on the Mumbai National Highway near Potireddypalem in Kovur mandal.

The car flipped many times before crashing into a house as the person at the wheel lost control of the vehicle. A person residing in the house died on the spot. He was identified as Venkata Ramanaiah, 50.

Six medical students travelling in the car were critically injured. They were shifted to a private hospital in Nellore, where five of them succumbed.

The deceased were identified as Jeevan Chandra Reddy (Nellore), Naresh Naik (Anantapur), Abhishek Raj (Anantapur), Abhishashi Purshottam (Tiruati) and Yagnesh (Prakasam). Another student, Navneet Shankar (Kadapa), is undergoing treatment and his condition is stated to be stable.

All the youth were MBBS second-year students at Narayana Medical College in Nellore.

The accident occurred when the medicos were returning after attending the engagement of their friend's sister in Buchhireddypalem.

The car ran amok near a petrol bunk and rammed into a roadside house. Locals alerted the police and the 108 ambulance service. The injured students were shifted to a private hospital in Nellore by an ambulance.

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed grief over the accident. He conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and assured them that the government would extend all support to them.

YSRCP President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep shock and grief over the accident.

In a statement, he called the loss of young, promising lives "heartbreaking" and urged stringent road safety measures.

"This tragedy shows the urgent need for accountability and prevention," he said and extended condolences to the bereaved families.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Heartbreaking news 😢 These were bright young minds who could have saved countless lives. Our roads have become death traps - when will authorities take road safety seriously? My deepest condolences to all families.
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Rahul S.
As a medical professional myself, this hits too close to home. We lose too many young doctors to road accidents. NH roads need better maintenance and stricter speed enforcement. RIP young souls 🙏
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Suresh M.
Tragic! But we must ask - was the driver trained? Many youngsters drive recklessly without proper training. Government should make defensive driving courses mandatory with license issuance.
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Ananya P.
So painful to read about the innocent house resident who also lost his life. Entire families destroyed in seconds. When will our highways get proper crash barriers and safety audits?
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Vikram J.
Condolences to all affected. But political leaders expressing grief isn't enough - we need concrete action. How many more lives before proper road safety measures are implemented?
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Meena R.
As a parent, this is my worst nightmare. These students were just attending a happy occasion...life is so unpredictable. Government must compensate families and improve emergency response systems.

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