Traffic came to a temporary halt along NH-363 near the temple due to the heavy influx of vehicles. However, the police acted promptly to ensure smooth vehicular movement.
Mandamarri Sub-Inspector Chandrakumar said that Neelakantham Hanmanthu (28), the driver breathed his last while undergoing treatment as he sustained fatal injuries and V Suresh, the lorry cleaner died on the way to a hospital.