<p>The pilgrims were returning to Bangalore after offering prayers at Lord Venkateshwara’s temple at Tirumala when the mishap occurred, police said.<br /><br />Explosion<br /><br />The lorry heading towards Cuddapah in Andhra Pradesh from Bellary in Karnataka was completely gutted after its fuel tank exploded. However, the driver escaped, the police added.<br /><br />The injured have been hospitalised and are stated to be out of danger. Victims have been identified as an advocate practising in Bangalore, his wife and sister.</p>
<p>The pilgrims were returning to Bangalore after offering prayers at Lord Venkateshwara’s temple at Tirumala when the mishap occurred, police said.<br /><br />Explosion<br /><br />The lorry heading towards Cuddapah in Andhra Pradesh from Bellary in Karnataka was completely gutted after its fuel tank exploded. However, the driver escaped, the police added.<br /><br />The injured have been hospitalised and are stated to be out of danger. Victims have been identified as an advocate practising in Bangalore, his wife and sister.</p>