The pilgrims were returning to Bangalore after offering prayers at Lord Venkateshwara’s temple at Tirumala when the mishap occurred, police said.
Explosion
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.
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.