Ganjam: At least three women were killed and fifteen others sustained critical injuries after an SUV rammed into a wedding procession near the outskirts of Berhampur of Ganjam district.
The deceased have been identified as Swapna Reddy (22), Sanju Reddy (23) and Bharati Reddy (12) of Lanjipalli area.
According to reports, the incident took place while the groom’s family with over 50 other people was waiting for the bride’s side for ‘Barana’ ritual after the completion of the marriage when a speeding Scorpio vehicle rammed into them. Following the accident, three persons died on the spot and 15 were also injured after the SUV rammed into the procession.
The injured persons were admitted to hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the police have reached the spot and started an investigation into the matter.
