20 killed as truck ploughs into protesters

CHITTOOR (ANDHRA): Over 20 people were killed and many others injured, when a truck driver lost control and hit an electric pole before crashing into a group of protesters, shops, and cars near Tirupati. The unfortunate incident occurred when people had gathered in front of the Yerpedu police station to stage a dharna. Police said six people had crushed under the wheels of the truck, while 14 others died of electric shock with high tension wires falling on them. The truck was said to be travelling at a high speed before it crashed.