150 sheep killed as bus hits herd in Palnadu Protesters block Addanki-Narketpalli highway

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150 sheep killed as bus hits herd in Palnadu Protesters block Addanki-Narketpalli highway

A tragic road accident near Dachepalli in Palnadu district killed 150 sheep and critically injured a shepherd early Sunday. A bus from Sri Maruti Travels, traveling from Hyderabad to Guntur, struck a herd of 400 sheep crossing the Pulipadu-Dachepalli road.

The shepherd tending the flock was also injured and rushed to Gurajala Government Hospital by Dachepalli police. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

Locals and the shepherd's family staged a protest at Dachepalli Center, blocking the Addanki-Narketpalli highway and causing severe traffic disruption.

District SP Srinivas visited the site and spoke with protesters, who demanded accountability and compensation.

Minister Gottipati Ravikumar has assured swift justice after discussions with the district collector and SP. The bus driver fled the scene, and police are working with the travel agency to trace him.

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