A car fell into a canal after hitting a culvert near Jalaripalli village in Chittoor district. Police said the vehicle was travelling from Salem to Chittoor.
Five people were travelling from Salem, in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, to Chittoor to attend a religious event. Baireddipalle police said the car was moving at high speed when it hit a culvert and veered into a canal.
The driver, identified as Toufiq, died at the scene. The four injured passengers, identified as Abu, Jagul, Davalath and Anifa, were taken to the Government Hospital in Palamaner. Their conditions were not given.
The crash happened near Jalaripalli village in Baireddipalle mandal, Chittoor district. Police registered a case and began an investigation. Authorities did not provide further details on what caused the vehicle to leave the road.