In a ghastly road accident 12 pilgrims sustained grievous injuries when a mini van in which they were travelling fell into valley leading to Tirumala from Alipiri, Sri Vari Paadalu. Three persons' condition is very serious who were joined by co tourists in Tirumala Ashwini Hospital.
The accident took place on Saturday evening on the ghat road when the driver lost control over the speeding vehicle which fell into a deep gorge after hitting the parapet wall.
After knowing about accident, Chief Minister Nara Chandra Babu Naidu immediately spoke to Chittore Collector Pradyumna and directed him to give full medical support to victims of accident.