Three youth killed in a road accident at Paderu

Three youth were killed in a road accident at Santhabayalu village in Paderu mandal of Alluri Sitharama Raju district late on Monday night.

The deceased have been identified as 25-year-old G. Ramesh of Paderu, 23-year-old Regam Surya Prakash, a degree student, and 18-year-old Seedari Paul, an Intermediate student, both hailing from Hukumpeta mandal.

According to Paderu police, the mishap occurred when the bike on which the trio was travelling reportedly rammed into a compound wall near Santhabayalu, while they were returning home after attending Mahasivaratri celebrations at Matsyagundam in Hukumpeta. Surya Prakash sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot. Ramesh and Paul were rushed to the Government General Hospital in Paderu, where they succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment.

Police suspect that over-speeding might have led to the accident. A case has been registered and further investigation is on. Bodies were shifted for postmortem examination.