Andhra Pradesh: Bus catches fire after collision with truck in Markapuram, 10 burnt alive

How did the accident happen?

Markapuram police said that the Harikrishna Travels bus was going from Hyderabad in Telangana to Vinjamuru in Andhra Pradesh when it collided with a truck laden with granite coming from Cheemakurthi. It is being told that the truck had just come out of the mine when the accident happened on the road. The reasons are not known yet, but one of the two vehicles is said to be traveling at high speed. On receiving information about the accident, police and fire brigade personnel reached the spot.

Identification of the dead difficult

Police said that due to the fire, many bodies were badly burnt, making their identification difficult. The injured have been admitted to local hospitals. Police say that most of the dead may be from Kanigiri area. At present, efforts are being made to identify everyone. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has expressed grief over the incident and has given instructions to help the injured.

scene after the accident

Sad news is coming from Markapur, Andhra Pradesh. A private bus carrying passengers collided with a truck after which the bus caught fire. At least 10 people have burnt to death. pic.twitter.com/yZOk1DncTZ

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horrific scene of the accident

In a horrific incident in Andhra Pradesh, a bus caught fire following a road accident, leading to the deaths of at least 10 passengers who were burnt alive. The mishap occurred late last night on a busy highway, where the vehicle reportedly collided with another before flames… pic.twitter.com/JE9AkFDOTK

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