Andhra Pradesh Bus Accident: A private bus went off the ghat road between Chinturu and Bhadrachalam on Friday morning, causing a serious traffic catastrophe that resulted in at least nine fatalities and several injuries. Dinesh Kumar, the ASR District Collector, verified the fatalities.

Injured individuals have been sent to Bhadrachalam Hospital for treatment, where several are said to be in severe condition. A bus toppled off the ghat, injuring at least 22 persons, according to a report by the news agency PTI.

A rescue effort is in progress, with emergency personnel and local officials attempting to recover the victims and evacuate the area. We are awaiting further information about the precise number of people on board as well as the cause of the crash.

Sharp turns and a history of similar incidents are features of the steep ghat segment.

CM Naidu Provides Support and Provides Immediate Help to Hurt

While directing authorities to take all necessary steps to give urgent medical help to the wounded, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed his sadness over the terrible tragedy and promised support to all impacted.

“The accident involving a private bus carrying passengers near Chittoor district in Alluri Sitarama Raju has deeply shaken us,” Naidu said in a post on X. The fact that this accident claimed several lives is tragic. I have discussed the accident with the authorities and obtained information on the aid being given to those impacted. I’ve given the authorities instructions to do all they can to guarantee that the wounded get better medical care. The families of those killed in the accident will get support from the government.