Major accident in Andhra Pradesh, bus collides with lorry and turns into a ball of fire, 14 passengers burnt alive, 20 in critical condition

A horrific road accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. A private bus and a gravel-laden truck collided head-on in Markapuram mandal near Raivaram, killing at least 13 people. The collision was so severe that both the vehicles immediately caught fire, which engulfed the entire bus and truck within a few minutes. 13 passengers were burnt to death in the fire, while around 20 others were seriously injured. The injured were immediately admitted to nearby hospitals, where the condition of many remains critical.

What is the whole matter?

At least 13 people lost their lives when a private bus and a gravel-laden truck collided head-on in the early hours of Thursday in Markapuram mandal near Rayavaram in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. It is being told that due to the collision, a massive fire broke out, which engulfed both the vehicles within a few minutes. 13 passengers died in the fire, while about 20 others were seriously injured.

Rescue operations and hospitalization

As soon as the information was received, police and fire brigade personnel reached the spot and started the rescue operation. Fire fighters worked hard to control the fire and after much effort brought the situation under control. The injured were admitted to Markpur Hospital for treatment. The rescue operation is going on.

bus travel route

Officials said that at the time of the accident the bus was going from Jagtial in Telangana to Podili in Prakasam district. Markapuram DSP Harshvardhan Raju said that the accident occurred when the bus was going from Jagityala to Kaligiri. After the collision, there was a loud noise and the bus caught fire. Both the vehicles caught fire and were completely burnt to ashes.

status of investigation

The exact cause of the accident is not yet known and a detailed investigation is underway. Authorities are continuing rescue and identification efforts, so more information is awaited.