Two persons of a family died while six others were injured when the SUV that they were travelling in hit an APSRTC bus coming in the opposite direction on NH 716G at Talupula Crossroad (Batrepalli) on Sunday morning.
The deceased were identified as Salma(23) and Tahsin(7).
Eight persons of a family, hailing from Kadiri, were on their way to Gandikota for a picnic when the accident took place, said Talupula Sub Inspector.
Three of them, who were seriously injured, were shifted to Bengaluru for treatment, while three others, who suffered minor injuries, are out of danger, the SI added.
The SUV and bus were severely damaged in the accident. The police rushed to the spot and removed the vehicles to allow the flow of traffic.
