20 people rescued as barge submerges in Krishna river

Vijayawada: Nearly 20 people were rescued when a barge submerged in Krishna River at Ramannapet in Krishna district on Tuesday. One lorry and an auto also partially drowned but, no one was injured in the incident.  

According to sources, the incident occurred when the barge was coming from Putlagudem to Gudimetla on Krishna river in Chandarlapadu mandal of Krishna district. The passengers were rescued when barge was almost reached the bank of the river.