At least 2 pilgrims were killed and 5 others suffered serious injuries in a road accident which occurred at Aswaraopet in Khammam district on Thursday.

According to Sub-Inspector Kishen, the mishap occurred when an SUV, in which 7 pilgrims were travelling toward Annavaram, hit a roadside tree after the driver lost control over the speeding vehicle.

Police said that Dandi Rajini died on spot, while her husband, who was driving the car, succumbed on his way to hospital for treatment. The other 5 passengers - J Hanumanth Rayudu, his wife Indra, K Shirisha, K Pushpa and M Sandhya - were left with serious injuries. The victims were rushed to hospital with the help of 108 ambulances.

According to Kishen, the pilgrims hailed from Malkajgiri in Hyderabad.

A case has been registered under Section 304-A IPC, and further investigations are on.