Bus Accident In Andhra Pradesh: 3 Killed After Private Bus Collides With A Lorry In Nandyal District

At least three people lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district after a private bus collided with a container lorry early on Thursday.

The crash led to a massive fire, creating panic among passengers travelling on the bus.
Tyre Burst Leads to Deadly Collision

The accident took place shortly after midnight near Sirivellametta in Sirivella mandal. The private bus was travelling from Nellore to Hyderabad with around 36 passengers on board. According to initial reports, the bus suffered a tyre burst while moving at high speed on the highway.

Due to the sudden tyre burst, the driver lost control of the vehicle. The bus crossed the road divider and crashed head-on into a container lorry coming from the opposite direction. The impact was extremely strong, and both vehicles caught fire soon after the collision.

Three Killed, Passengers Escape Narrowly

The bus driver, the container lorry driver, and the lorry cleaner were killed on the spot. Their bodies were badly burnt in the fire, making identification difficult.

In a brave act, a DCM vehicle driver passing through the area stopped immediately after noticing the accident. He broke open the windows of the burning bus, helping several passengers escape in time. More than 10 passengers were injured while jumping out of the bus to save themselves from the flames.

Rescue Operations and Medical Aid

Police reached the accident site soon after receiving information about the crash. Fire department teams were also rushed to the spot and worked to bring the fire under control.

The injured passengers were rescued and shifted to the Nandyal Government Hospital for treatment. Officials said their condition is stable. An investigation has been initiated to determine the exact cause of the accident.