Yadadri Man Was Driving With His Feet When Tractor Fell Into Musi Canal Near Veligonda

Yadadri Driver Was Smoking When Tractor Fell Into Musi Near Veligonda: Prelimnary investigation revealed that the driver of the tractor who accidently let his vehicle plunge into the musi river after losing control of the wheels was smoking while the mishap occured. The driver was 60 years old and did not possess a driving licence.

Fifteen agriculture workers were killed and 15 others injured when a tractor plunged into a canal in Telangana's Yadadri district on Sunday, police said.

The incident occurred when the tractor carrying the workers fell in Musi canal near Veligonda. The dead include 14 women and a boy.

According to the police, the tractor driver lost control of the vehicle while trying to avoid a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction.

The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals. The death toll may rise as the condition of some of the injured is stated to be critical.

The agriculture workers were on their way to nearby fields for sowing when the incident took place. Police personnel and revenue workers with the help of locals retrieved the bodies from the canal.

State Energy Minister Jagdish Reddy visited the accident site. He told reporters that a probe would be conducted into the incident. He assured all help to the families of the deceased and to the injured.

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has expressed shock over the incident. He conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and directed officials to provide best medical care to the injured.

IANS