Palnadu (Andhra Pradesh)

In a tragic incident early Tuesday morning, a tiger was fatally struck by an unidentified vehicle in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, authorities confirmed. The accident occurred in the vicinity of Sirigiripadu-Davupalli, located within Veldurthi mandal.

According to Veldurthi Sub-Inspector Satyanarayana, the incident took place between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m. The tiger was reportedly crossing the road connecting Sirigiripadu and Davupalli when it was hit, resulting in its immediate death at the scene.

Local forest officials have been alerted and have notified higher authorities about the unfortunate event. They are expected to conduct an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident and identify the vehicle responsible.

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The death of the tiger raises concerns about wildlife safety in areas intersected by roads, highlighting the need for stricter measures to prevent such accidents, including signage, speed restrictions, and monitoring of animal movement. Further details from the authorities are awaited as investigations continue.