One killed, four injured as car falls into canal in Chittoor district

A fatal accident occurred on Wednesday when a car veered off the road, struck a culvert, and plunged into a canal near Jalaripalli village in Chittoor district. The five occupants, en route to Chittoor from Salem in Tamil Nadu for a religious gathering, were traveling at high speeds. Driver Toufiq lost his life instantly upon impact, while the three passengers—Abu, Jagul, and Anifa—sustained severe injuries.

The fourth injured person, Davalath, is reported to be in critical condition. Emergency services rushed the injured to the Government Hospital in Palamaner. Authorities have registered a case in connection with the incident.