Four Bhavani devotees were killed in a tragic road accident near Kathipudi-Ravikampadu Junction in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after a Scorpio vehicle hit pilgrims walking along the roadside. Other people were also injured, worrying devotees travelling to Vijayawada for a pilgrimage.
According to local media reports, the devotees were travelling from Denkada in Vizianagaram district to Vijayawada to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. They were travelling in a private bus when the vehicle developed a mechanical problem and stopped near Kathipudi.
Some of the passengers had gotten off the bus and were walking towards a nearby place to have tea when a Scorpio vehicle struck them.
Four Devotees Die at the Accident Spot
The collision killed four devotees, who died at the scene, a report said. The deceased were identified as Errayya Chirigidi, Seetharam Lingala, Sattibabu Bonela and Shivaprasad Tatipudi according to local reports.
The accident occurred near Kathipudi-Ravikampadu Junction in the Kakinada district. The sudden impact also left other people affected by the incident, and people on board the Scorpio were injured, some of whom had to be treated.
The incident has caused grief among families of the deceased and those who were going to Vijayawada for religious observances.
Pilgrims Were Traveling to Vijayawada
The devotees were reportedly part of a group travelling from Denkada in Vizianagaram district to Vijayawada to visit the Goddess Durga temple.
Their trip was interrupted when the private bus they were travelling in developed a mechanical fault. Some passengers then appeared to be getting out of the bus and walking towards a nearby place to have tea.
It was during this time that the Scorpio allegedly hit the devotees.
The circumstances of the collision, including the vehicle’s speed and the driver’s behavior just before the crash, will need to be established by the police investigation.
Police Reach the Spot and Begin Investigation
Police officers arrived at the site after information about the incident was received. The location was studied, and help was offered to those affected.
A case was reported to have been registered, and an investigation was begun as to what led to the accident.
The police will have to establish the exact sequence of events: how the vehicle approached the group and whether any road-safety violations contributed to the collision.
More official information would also be forthcoming about the injured and whether additional action will be taken after the investigation.
Four Bhavani devotees from Vizianagaram district were killed and two others seriously injured after a speeding Scorpio SUV rammed into them near Kathipudi–Ravikampadu Junction in Kakinada. They were heading to Vijayawada to seek the blessings of Goddess Kanaka Durga at the Sri Kanaka Durga Temple. #AndhraPradesh
— Ashish (@KP_Aashish) October 22, 2026
Ministers Express Condolences
The tragic incident, according to local media reports, drew grief from Andhra Pradesh politicians. Ministers expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased and offered to help in their grief.
Those who were injured were also called upon to ensure that injured people were treated properly in the medical field, and officials were also urged to ensure that people were treated properly.
The tragedy has raised the stakes for pilgrims who travel long distances by road - especially during rush hour when they are forced to stop along busy highways because of vehicle breakdowns.
Road Safety Concerns for Pilgrims
Religious pilgrimages are often long journeys, and people who go through them will travel by private buses, cars and other vehicles. If a vehicle is mechanically disabled, the passengers will have to wait along busy roads or walk to nearby facilities.
Such situations can expose pedestrians to passing traffic, especially on highways and at junction points where traffic may be moving at high speed.
If you stop in safe areas that are off the road, wear reflective clothing or visibility accessories, and keep your passengers away from traffic, then road-safety precautions can reduce the risk of roadside accidents in an emergency.
The accident near Kathipudi is a tragic reminder of the importance of protecting pedestrians and stranded passengers on busy roads.
The investigation is ongoing, but we will focus on the families in the immediate future, the injured people, and what is really happening.
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