9 Dead, 22 Injured as Pilgrim Bus Overturns in Andhra Pradesh Valley

• 9 dead and 22 injured after a private bus carrying pilgrims overturned and fell into a valley in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
• The accident occurred around 4:30 am on the Chintoor-Maredumilli ghat road, possibly due to heavy fog and the driver missing a curve.
• The bus was carrying 37 people from Chittoor to Bhadrachalam, Telangana; six passengers are safe, and four injured are in critical condition.
• Injured individuals have been shifted to Bhadrachalam Hospital, and Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu instructed officials to ensure necessary medical treatment.

Why It Matters: This highlights the tragic risks of road travel and loss of life.