The incident occurred on the Guntur-Kurnool National Highway, near Shivapuram village in Vinukonda Mandal in Palnadu. A vehicle carrying four women labourers from Erragondapalem Mandal in Prakasam district collided with a lorry loaded with coconuts.
Speaking to ANI, Satyajeet Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) East, said that the incident was reported at around 3.15 pm, after which several fire tenders were deployed at the spot.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has expressed sadness over the deaths due to the consumption of illicit liquor in Majitha and said that the culprits behind the incident will not be spared, ensuring the strictest punishment for them.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (Border Range) Satinder Singh said, "This is an unfortunate incident. Six people, including the kingpin and locals, have been arrested."
The administration is making efforts to avoid further casualties in the illicit liquor case. The incident happened in five villages under the Majitha block in Amritsar, police said on Tuesday.
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