Congress MLA among 6 killed as lorry collides with train

Hyderabad: At least six people, including Karnataka Congress MLA Venkatesh Naik from Devdurg, were killed when a granite-laden truck collided with a train at a level crossing in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred when the truck driver crashed through the gate and rammed into the moving train, causing 3 coaches to derail. “The truck driver jumped out seconds before the impact and fell unconscious but survived and has been questioned. The truck could not stop as the brakes failed. This is the second major mishap involving the Bangalore -Nanded express in two years. In December 2013, a fire caused due to short circuit killed 26 people in the B1 compartment while the train was passing by Puttparthi in Anantapur district.