Hyderabad: At least three people were critically injured after a speeding lorry rammed into the convoy of Telangana Rajyadhikara Party MLC Teenmar Mallanna in Yadadri-Bhongir district on Friday. The accident took place near Anajipuram village in Mothkur mandal while the convoy was travelling towards Tirumalagiri. Mallanna escaped unhurt as his vehicle was some distance away from the collision, but a Toyota Fortuner in the convoy suffered severe damage after being hit by the truck.

The critically injured were identified as Chandna, her husband Medaboyina Srinath, and the driver of the Fortuner. All three were shifted to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Two others travelling in the MLC’s vehicle, identified as Bunny and Ranganna, also sustained injuries. Images from the accident site showed the Fortuner completely mangled, while the lorry suffered comparatively minor damage, highlighting the impact of the collision.

According to Mothkur police, the accident occurred around 10:45 am. The lorry driver, identified as K. Srisailam, was arrested on charges of causing grievous injuries through rash and negligent driving under Section 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident to determine the exact circumstances that led to the crash.