Ten Labourers Injured, Four Critical After Auto Overturns in Nagayalanka

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, a serious road accident occurred in Nagayalanka village within the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, India. An auto-rickshaw carrying ten labourers from Ganapeswaram village overturned near the Sai Baba temple while the workers were commuting to their jobs. According to local reports, the driver swerved abruptly to avoid a two-wheeler approaching from the opposite direction, which caused the vehicle to lose balance and flip. The incident resulted in injuries to all ten passengers. Four individuals sustained critical injuries and were immediately transferred to Machilipatnam Government Hospital for urgent medical treatment. The remaining six injured labourers were admitted to the Avanigadda Area Government Hospital. Local authorities and police have responded to the scene, and a formal case has been registered to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. This incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in rural areas where overcrowded or unstable vehicles are often used for daily commutes. The condition of the four critically injured patients remains a primary concern for local health officials and the families of the victims.