Anantapur, Aug 17 :
At least six people were killed on the spot and nine others injured in a road mishap that took place on National Highway No 7 near Singanamala mandalam in Lolur in Anantapur district on Monday.
The identities of deceased are yet to be ascertained. All the nine injured were rushed to the Anantapur Government General Hospital for treatment. According to the hospital sources, three of the grievously injured condition is stated to be critical.
The mishap occurred when an APSRTC bus belonged to Rayadurgam depot heading towards Anantapur district from Kurnool rammed into a stationary lorry near Lolur in the early hours of Monday.
Superintendent of Police visited the spot to oversee the relief and rescue operations. Anantapur police have registered a case.