Mancherial: Van crushes woman and daughter in accident on New Year

Mancherial: A woman and her daughter, who were returning home after New Year prayers at a church, were crushed by a minivan near Somagudem in Kasipet mandal on Sunday night, killing them on the spot. Kashipet sub-inspector Gangaram said Velpula Nirmala (44) and her daughter Swati (24) of Naspur mandal center were crossing National Highway 363 after attending prayers at a church when a vehicle coming from Maharashtra hit them. Gave. Police suspect that the accident occurred due to high speed and careless driving. The driver of the van absconded after the accident. A case has been registered and efforts are being made to nab the driver.