Markapuram, July 3 -- Four people were killed, and several others were injured in a road accident in Andhra Pradesh's Markapuram district, police said.

The deceased have been identified as Avula Alakananda (19), Avula Ankalu (20), Avula Nagesh (17), and Avula Nageswari (2), all residents of Nallabanda Bazaar in Giddalur.

The injured are undergoing treatment at Kambham Government Hospital.

According to Markapuram police officials, the accident occurred due to the overspeeding of the lorry driver.

Police said a case has been registered and an investigation has been initiated into the incident.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, on Wednesday, at least eight passengers were killed, and several others were injured after a private bus trav...