How did a bus full of pilgrims fall into a ditch in Alluri district? 15 people died in this horrific accident that took place on the Chintoor-Maredumilli Ghat road. Did the driver lose control or was there some technical setback on the road? The investigation is revealing many shocking facts.
Andhra Pradesh Road Accident: A major bus accident has occurred in Alluri district. On Friday morning, a private travels bus carrying pilgrims lost control and fell into a ditch on the Chinturu-Maredumilli Ghat road. In this tragic accident, 15 people died on the spot and many others were seriously injured. At the time of the accident, about 37 people were traveling in the bus, who were going to Annavaram after visiting Bhadrachalam temple. The accident occurred around 6 am when the devotees from Chittoor district were going to Annavaram after visiting Bhadrachalam temple. When the local people heard a loud bang-like sound, they immediately ran to the spot. The broken bus parts in the ditch, the screams of the passengers and the chaos was like a horror movie.
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15 killed, many injured-rescue operation continues
Police said that 15 passengers have died in the accident, while many others are admitted to the hospital in critical condition. Police, NDRF team and local villagers together started the rescue immediately. Many passengers were rescued from the forest slope and brought to the road with the help of stretchers, then sent to the hospital by ambulance. The injured have been sent to Chintoor Area Hospital and nearby medical centers for treatment. According to officials, initial reports suggest that the driver lost control at a sharp turn on Ghat Road. Due to difficult terrain and dangerous road conditions, the bus fell straight into the ditch. Andhra Pradesh government has assured all possible help to the families of the victims.
How did the journey of pilgrimage become the journey of death?
The accident occurred when devotees from Chittoor district were going to Annavaram after visiting Bhadrachalam temple. Accidents have happened in the past on this ghat road full of dense forests and frequent turns. There were a total of 37 people on board the bus – two drivers and 35 passengers. After the accident, relief and rescue work is going on continuously. With the help of local people and police, the injured were taken out of the valley and sent to the hospital. Doctors are engaged in his better treatment. Some initial information suggests that the bus went out of control at a sharp turn. The driver lost control. The road may also become slippery. The possibility of brake failure is also under investigation. Currently, the exact cause of the accident is being investigated.
CM Chandrababu Naidu and ministers expressed grief
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow over the accident and ordered to start relief work immediately. He instructed all departments to provide the best medical treatment to the injured. IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh said the government stands strongly with the families of the victims and directed officials to provide all necessary assistance immediately. Home Minister Vangalpudi Anita also expressed shock and sought complete information from the police.
Andhra Pradesh bus accident: What could happen next?
- Fear of increasing death toll: The condition of many injured is critical.
- Investigation of officials: Investigation into the exact cause of the bus accident is ongoing.
- Government help: Financial and medical assistance to the families of the victims.
- Safety measures: Warning issued for other vehicles coming into the valley.