Four students killed by train in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam

Four students died after being struck by the Rajya Rani Express in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred near Tekkali while the students were walking along the railway tracks.

The victims, identified as Visakha Rao, Dileep Kumar, Shiva, and Sarath Kumar, were intermediate students aged between 16 and 17. They were reportedly traveling from Naupada to Tekkali on foot. One additional student, Salmon Raju, was injured in the accident and is receiving treatment at a government hospital in Tekkali.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep shock over the deaths and has directed officials to ensure the injured student receives advanced medical care and to provide assistance to the bereaved families. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.