13 Dead After Bus Collided With Lorry And Caught Fire In Andhra Pradesh

Thirteen people were killed after a private travel bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire in Andhra Pradesh's Markapuram district early Thursday morning, police said.

Police had earlier said that eight people were killed in the incident, with several passengers burnt alive

"Nearly eight people were burnt alive, and about 18 injured persons have been rescued so far and shifted to hospital. Efforts are on to gather complete details of the incident," Markapuram Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nagraju told a TV channel, PTI reported.

The accident occurred around 6:00 am when the bus, belonging to Harikrishna Travels, was travelling from Nirmal in Telangana to Nellore. Following the collision, the bus caught fire, and several passengers were burnt alive, officials said.

District police authorities said around 20 injured passengers were shifted to nearby hospitals, where they are undergoing treatment. Officials expressed concern that the death count could rise.

🔴#BREAKING | 13 Dead, 20 Injured After Bus Collided With Lorry And Caught Fire In Andhra Pradesh

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— NDTV (@ndtv) March 26, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the Andhra Pradesh bus accident and announced financial assistance for the victims, including Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those who died and Rs 50,000 for those injured.

The mishap in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, is tragic. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs.…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2026

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the road accident. He conveyed his grief over reports that several passengers were burnt alive in the collision. The Chief Minister also spoke to officials and reviewed the situation, including the medical treatment being provided to the injured.

మార్కాపురం జిల్లా, రాయవరం సమీపంలో జరిగిన రోడ్డు ప్రమాదంపై గౌరవ ముఖ్యమంత్రి శ్రీ నారా చంద్రబాబు నాయుడు దిగ్భ్రాంతి వ్యక్తం చేశారు. టిప్పర్-ప్రైవేట్ ట్రావెల్స్ బస్సు ఢీకొన్న ఘటనలో బస్సులోని పలువురు ప్రయాణికులు సజీవ దహనం కావడంపై తీవ్ర విచారం వ్యక్తం చేశారు. అధికారులతో మాట్లాడి…

— CMO Andhra Pradesh (@AndhraPradeshCM) March 26, 2026

He directed officials to conduct a thorough investigation into the causes of the accident and submit a detailed report.

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also expressed grief following the accident and said, "I am deeply shocked to learn that 13 people were burned alive in a road accident that occurred near Rayavaram in Markapuram district. I have obtained details from the district administration regarding the causes of the accident. I have clearly instructed that better medical treatment be provided to the injured."

IT Minister Nara Lokesh also expressed grief over the incident. He said it was very painful that many people lost their lives in the collision between the tipper lorry and the private travel bus.

Lokesh said instructions had already been given to officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured. He added that the government would stand by the families of the victims in every possible way.

మార్కాపురం జిల్లా రాయవరం వద్ద జరిగిన రోడ్డు ప్రమాదంలో పలువురు ప్రయాణికులు సజీవ దహనం కావడం తీవ్రంగా కలచివేసింది. టిప్పర్- ప్రైవేటు ట్రావెల్స్ బస్సు ఢీకొన్న ఘటనలో బస్సులోని పలువురు ప్రయాణికులు దుర్మరణం పాలవడం బాధాకరం. క్షతగాత్రులకు అవసరమైన వైద్యసాయంపై ఇప్పటికే అధికారులకు ఆదేశాలు…

— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) March 26, 2026

He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones.

Meanwhile, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy also expressed deep shock over the bus accident and extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.

మార్కాపురం బ‌స్సు ప్ర‌మాద ఘ‌ట‌న‌ తీవ్ర దిగ్భ్రాంతికి గురి చేసింది. ఈ ఘ‌ట‌న‌లో ప‌లువురు మృతి చెందారన్న వార్త తీవ్ర ఆవేదనను కలిగించింది.

మృతుల కుటుంబాలకు నా ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి. గాయ‌ప‌డిన వారి మెరుగైన వైద్య సహాయం అందించడానికి ఏపీ ప్రభుత్వ అధికారులతో సమన్వయం చేసుకుంటున్నాం.

తెలంగాణ…

— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) March 26, 2026

He also instructed officials to coordinate with Andhra Pradesh authorities and ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical treatment.