Pedana: In a tragic road accident that took place on National Highway 216 at Krithivennu

in Krishna district early Friday morning claimed the lives of six people and left three others seriously injured.

The accident took place near Sitanapalli in Krithivennu mandal. According to police, a car collided with a container truck. The driver of the car is said to have fallen asleep, which led to the fatal accident.

The impact was so severe that six people died on the spot. The three critically injured were immediately shifted to Machilipatnam government hospital for emergency treatment. All the deceased were identified as residents of Tallarevu in West Godavari district.