US Edition13 Killed as Bus-Lorry Collision Sparks Fire in Andhra Pradesh, Leaders Announce Aid and Probe
The bus fire near Rayavaram killed 14 and injured 23, with many victims burnt alive; investigations focus on negligence and vehicle safety lapses, police said.
- On Thursday, a private bus collided with a tipper truck in Andhra Pradesh's Markapuram district, killing 14 people and injuring 23. The bus caught fire immediately after the collision, trapping passengers inside the burning vehicle.
- The accident occurred near the Rayavaram stone quarry as the Harikrishna Travels bus traveled from Jagtial in Telangana to Kaligiri in Nellore. Preliminary investigations suggest the bus struck the gravel-loaded tipper, igniting the blaze.
- Markapuram Superintendent of Police V Harshavardhan Raju confirmed 14 fatalities, with officials recovering all bodies from charred remains by 8:40 a.m. Medical teams shifted 23 injured passengers, including the driver, to nearby hospitals.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, terming the mishap "tragic," and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ordered a comprehensive probe.
- Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed shock and coordinated with Andhra Pradesh officials on relief efforts. Investigators are currently examining potential causes, including overspeeding and mechanical failure, while scrutinizing safety compliance in private transport operations.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Atleast fourteen people lost their lives in a tragic accident when a private travel bus collided with a tipper lorry on Thursday near Rayavaram, in the Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. India News | Death Toll Rises to 14 in Andhra Pradesh Bus Accident.
Telangana CM expresses shock over Andhra bus fire tragedy
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed deep shock over the bus accident in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, which claimed the lives of at least 14 people. The Chief Minister conveyed his profound grief over the loss of several lives and the severe injuries sustained by others in the mishap. CM Revanth Reddy extended his condolences to the families of the deceased. He also wished for the speedy recovery of th…
At least 14 killed, 23 injured as bus collides with tipper in Andhra Pradesh
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13 killed as bus-lorry collision sparks fire in Andhra Pradesh, leaders announce aid and probe
At least 13 people died after a private bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram. Several passengers were burnt alive, while around 20 injured were hospitalised. Leaders expressed grief and ordered an investigation.
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