Two killed in accident on Tirupati-Bengaluru highway

Two people were killed in an accident on the six-lane Tirupati-Bengaluru National Highway near Chigarapalli village in Irala mandal, about 15 km from Chittoor, on Friday morning.

According to Iral police, the deceased have been identified as Sudha (45) and Chandu (30), both residents of Egava Palakur. Sudha was on her way to Chittoor to visit her son who was undergoing treatment at a government hospital and Chandu accompanied her.

As the two were walking on the highway to board a shared car, an unidentified speeding vehicle allegedly plowed into them and fled the scene.

The impact killed Chanda on the spot while Sudha suffered multiple fractures and other severe injuries. She was rushed to the Chittoor Government Hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The police have registered the case and started searching for the vehicle involved in the accident.

Published – 29 May 2026 18:40 IST