Markapuram Bus Crash: 13 Dead, Many Injured After Private Bus Hits Lorry in Andhra; CM Naidu Orders Inquiry
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Markapuram Bus Accident: 13 Dead, Several Injured; CM Naidu Orders Probe
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News18•26-03-2026, 10:52
Markapuram Bus Accident: 13 Dead, Several Injured; CM Naidu Orders Probe
•A private bus collided with a tipper lorry near Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in 13 deaths and multiple injuries.
•The bus caught fire after the collision, burning 10 people alive; 35 passengers were on board.
•Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief, ordered a thorough probe, and directed officials to assist the injured.
•President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi expressed condolences; PM Modi announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for deceased's kin and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
•Andhra Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy stated the accident occurred at 6 AM, with a tipper hitting the bus, causing both vehicles to catch fire.
