A tragic road accident near Rayavaram in Markapuram district has sent shockwaves across Andhra Pradesh, with several passengers feared dead after a private travel bus collided with a tipper and caught fire. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep anguish over the incident, particularly over reports that multiple passengers were burnt alive in the blaze.
According to the officials, the bus, belonging to Harikrishna Travels, was en route from Nirmal in Telangana to Nellore when the accident occurred. Preliminary reports indicate that at least 20 injured passengers were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals, where they are undergoing treatment. Authorities fear the death toll may rise.
Markapuram bus fire: Telangana sets up control rooms as victims traced to families in Andhra
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The Chief Minister reviewed the situation with senior officials and sought details on the medical assistance being provided to the injured. He directed authorities to ensure the best possible treatment and ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the causes of the accident.
