Police stated that the two individuals who died on the spot were part of a group returning after completing a Puri Jagannath Yatra. The deceased were identified as:

• Chillara Balakrishna – Car driver
  
• Rayala Anil

Both victims were residents of Jaffergadh in Jangaon district, officers confirmed.

Following the collision, the injured were immediately shifted by 108 emergency ambulance services to Khammam Government Hospital for treatment. The three injured have been identified as:

• Ajay
  
• Kollipaka Kranthi
  
• Gattu Rakesh

All three are reported to be from Uppugallu village, Station Ghanpur mandal.

Tallada Police Sub-Inspector Venkatesh (2) and his team reached the accident site shortly after receiving the information. The police recovered the bodies stuck inside the vehicle and sent them to the government hospital mortuary for post-mortem.

A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the collision. Police suspect overspeeding or visibility issues during early morning hours may have contributed to the accident.

Authorities urged motorists to exercise caution, especially on highway routes during night and early morning travel.