India, April 17 -- Eight people were killed and 13 others injured when an SUV they were travelling in collided with a ready-mix concrete truck near Chilakaladona village in Mantralayam block of Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district in the early hours of Thursday, police said. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief over the accident and directed officials to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured and extend support to the bereaved families. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the loss of lives and announced an ex gratia of Rs.2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs.50,000 for the injured. The vehicle was carrying 21 devotees from Chikmagalur in Karnataka to Sri Raghavendra Swamy temple in Mantralayam. "The accident occurred when the SUV driver lost control and veered into the opposite lane, colliding with an oncoming truck," said Yemmiganur DSP N Bhargavi.htc...