Nine women killed as tractor plunges into river in India

Nine women have been killed after a tractor they were travelling on plunged into a river in India.

The tragedy took place near to Waddipatla village in the Nalgonda district of Telangana state.

Reports say 30 agricultural workers were on board the vehicle on the way to work when it toppled into the river.

The injured were rushed to hospital and authorities say they expect the death toll to rise.

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