Fatal accident near Law College Junction

A 21-year-old woman, identified as Amrita Varshini, died in a road accident near Law College Junction in Visakhapatnam on Friday, November 13.

According to local media reports, Amrita, a resident of PM Palem, was travelling on a scooter with her elder sister, Aditya Harshini, towards Govada village in Chodavaram mandal of Anakapalli district.

Sisters were travelling for Nagula Chavithi

The sisters had reportedly started their journey early in the morning to visit their native place and offer prayers on the occasion of Nagula Chavithi. When they reached Law College Junction, their scooter reportedly went out of control and hit roadside iron grills.

Amrita suffered serious head injuries and died at the scene. Her sister sustained minor injuries and was taken for treatment.

Police investigate the incident

Traffic police personnel reached the accident spot and helped regulate traffic. Pendurthi police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the accident.

The incident has left the family and local community in grief.