Two women killed in accident on Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway - The HinduPublished - August 04, 2026 06:33 pm IST - CHITTOORTwo women died on the spot, and three others sustained injuries, after a car overturned on the Chennai-Bengaluru Expressway near Ramapuram village in the V. Kota mandal of Chittoor district on Tuesday afternoon (August 4, 2026).The deceased were identified as Manasa (29) and Gowthami (27), the wife and sister, respectively, of software engineer Anil Kumar (30), a native of Chinnagottigallu in Tirupati district. The family was returning home from Bengaluru when the accident occurred.Police said Anil Kumar allegedly dozed off while negotiating a curve, causing the car to veer off the carriageway and somersault three times before coming to a halt. The two women died on the spot due to the impact.Anil Kumar and two other occupants sustained injuries and were shifted to the Government Hospital in Palamaner. Doctors said their condition was stable and they were out of danger. V. Kota police registered a case and took up further investigation.Published - August 04, 2026 06:33 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }