A tragic road accident near Rayavaram in Markapuram district has sent shockwaves across Andhra Pradesh, with several passengers feared dead after a private travel bus collided with a tipper and caught fire. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep anguish over the incident, particularly over reports that multiple passengers were burnt alive in the blaze. According to the officials, the bus, belonging to Harikrishna Travels, was en route from Nirmal in Telangana to Nellore when the accident occurred. Preliminary reports indicate that at least 20 injured passengers were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals, where they are undergoing treatment. Authorities fear the death toll may rise. Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Touted as cement hub, but for Ariyalur voters the future appears grey, thanks to multifaceted issues Fatal bus accident in Markapuram District sparks Statewide shock