In Andhra Pradesh, five persons were charred to death today when an auto rickshaw, which they were travelling in, caught fire after a high-tension electric wire fell on the vehicle in Satya Sai District . The incident occurred near Chillakondaiah Palli village of Tadimarri Mandal this morning, when an auto rickshaw carrying some agriculture labourers rammed into an electric pole, as a result of which high-tension wires fell on the vehicle.<br />''<br />''Alerted by locals, the Electricity Department staff switched off the power supply to avoid further casualties. The Police rushed to the spot and took up the rescue operations along with the locals and revenue staff. Five bodies have been recovered so far. Another five to six seriously injured passengers have been admitted into hospital.  All of the victims have been identified as farm labourers from  Guddampalli village in Satya Sai District.<br />''  <br />''Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan has expressed anguish over the loss of lives in the accident. He offered  heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. The Governor has directed the District Administration to provide better medical care to those injured in the incident.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The State Government has announced payment of ex-gratia relief of 10 Lakh rupees each to the kin of the deceased.  AP Southern Power Distribution Corporation (APSPDCL) Chairman and Managing Director H. Harinadh Rao has ordered an inquiry into the entire incident and the reasons behind the snagging of the wire.</span><br />