Telangana CM expresses shock over Andhra bus fire tragedy, assures help to victims' families
Hyderabad, March 26
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed deep shock over the bus accident in the Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, which claimed the lives of at least 14 people.
The Chief Minister conveyed his profound grief over the loss of several lives and the severe injuries sustained by others in the mishap.
CM Revanth Reddy extended his condolences to the families of the deceased. He also wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.
Noting that the bus was travelling from Nirmal in Telangana towards Nellore, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directed State Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao to gather details regarding the victims -- both the deceased and the injured -- involved in the accident.
The Chief Minister instructed the Chief Secretary to coordinate with officials from Andhra Pradesh to collect comprehensive details regarding the incident.
He also issued orders to ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical care.
Acting upon the Chief Minister's directives, Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao held discussions with his counterpart in Andhra Pradesh.
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud has also expressed deep shock over the tragic loss of several lives in a horrific bus accident that occurred early this morning at Rayavaram, near Markapuram in Andhra Pradesh.
He expressed profound distress over the incident in which a Harikrishna Travels bus -- travelling from Nirmal to Vinjamur -- collided with another vehicle, subsequently catching fire and resulting in the passengers inside being burnt alive.
He wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident. He extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families.
At least 14 people were burnt alive and 22 others injured when a private travel bus in which they were travelling caught fire after colliding with a tipper truck in Markapuram district on Thursday.
The accident occurred near Rayavaram around 6.30 a.m. when the bus collided with a tipper truck near a stone quarry. Both vehicles were completely gutted in the fire.
There were about 35 passengers in the bus belonging to Harikrishna Travels at the time of the collision.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Terrible news. It's good to see the Telangana CM stepping up to help, even though the accident happened in AP. At the end of the day, we are all one people. Hope the injured recover soon and the families get all possible support.
A tragic accident. The coordination between the two state governments is crucial for providing timely aid. I hope the investigation looks into the cause properly - was it vehicle condition, driver error, or road safety? Condolences to all affected.
Very sad. Many of these private buses run overnight for long distances. Drivers might be overworked and vehicles poorly maintained. Government needs to enforce stricter regulations on travel operators. Jai Telangana, but today we stand with our Andhra brothers and sisters.
Om Shanti. Such a painful incident. The thought of people being trapped is unbearable. I'm glad the CM has assured help. Hope the compensation reaches the families quickly without any red tape. Strength to the survivors.
Respectfully, while the CM's condolences are noted, this feels like a standard political response. The real test is in the follow-up - ensuring medical care is actually top-notch and families get sustained support, not just a one-time cheque. Actions matter more than words now.
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