Man killed, another injured in a tractor overturn

Visakhapatnam:  A 25-year-old man was killed and another person was seriously injured when a ploughing tractor overturned in Yarravaram village of Natavaram mandal in Andhra Pradesh on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Ramana, a resident of Yarravaram. The injured person, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, is said to be in critical condition.

The incident occurred when the tractor was returning from its routine ploughing work. The tractor suddenly overturned on the road, crushing Ramana underneath it.

Local residents and passersby rushed to the spot and informed the police and medical services. Both victims were taken to the Narsipatnam Area Hospital for treatment, but Ramana succumbed to his injuries upon arrival.

The Natavaram police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the accident. It is not yet clear whether any negligence or other factors contributed to the incident.