In a tragic incident early Thursday morning in Prakasham district, Andhra Pradesh, a private bus collided head-on with a truck loaded with gravel near Rayavaram in the Markapuram mandal. This horrific crash resulted in the deaths of at least 13 individuals. Reports indicate that the collision sparked a fierce fire that engulfed both vehicles within minutes. While 13 passengers perished in the flames, around 20 others sustained serious injuries. The injured were promptly transported to nearby hospitals, where several are reported to be in critical condition.
Emergency services, including police and firefighters, arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the alert and initiated rescue operations. Firefighters worked diligently to control the blaze, eventually bringing the situation under control. Authorities revealed that the bus was en route from Jagityal in Telangana to Podili in Prakasham district at the time of the accident.
The exact cause of the accident remains unclear, and a thorough investigation is currently underway. Officials continue their efforts in rescue and identification, with further information pending. The injured individuals have been admitted to Markapur Hospital for treatment, and rescue operations are ongoing.
This tragic event occurred near Rayavaram in Prakasham district. Markapur DSP Harshvardhan Raju stated that the accident happened while the bus was traveling from Jagityal to Kaligiri. A loud noise was heard following the collision, leading to a rapid fire outbreak that completely consumed both vehicles.