Andhra Pradesh, December 13: At least nine people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a private bus carrying pilgrims slipped off a ghat road and plunged into a gorge in Alluri Sitarama Raju district on Friday. The bus was reportedly heading to a temple when the driver lost control on a sharp curve.
Rescue operations were launched immediately with the help of local residents, police, and emergency teams. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals, where some are undergoing treatment in critical condition. Authorities have ordered an inquiry into the incident and announced compensation for the victims’ families.
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