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Liputan6.com, Hyderabad: At least 17 relatives of a wedding party - including the groom - were killed when the vehicle they were traveling was hit by a truck in the state of Andhra Pradesh, southern India. Twelve people were declared dead at the scene, and five other passengers died in the hospital because of injuries. In addition the incidence of death was also wounded 20 other people.

The accident occurred when the truck driver lost control, and finally crashed into two tractor trailer carrying passengers for weddings, in Warangal district, 140km from the state capital, Hyderabad. Traffic accidents are common events in India. This is caused by reckless drivers and poor vehicle maintenance. (AFP / AST / Job)