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Bus Overturns in Alluri Sitarama, Andhra Pradesh — 10 Dead, Dozens Injured

A tragic road accident in Alluri Sitarama district, Andhra Pradesh, left ten people dead and several others injured after a passenger bus overturned unexpectedly. The vehicle was carrying 37 passengers at the time of the crash; eyewitnesses and first responders described scenes of chaos as luggage and personal belongings were scattered across the roadside. Local residents and emergency teams rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the incident. Victims with serious injuries were transported to nearby hospitals where medical staff are treating them; officials say multiple passengers sustained severe wounds and remain under observation. Police and rescue services cordoned off the area to manage the situation and initiated an on-site investigation to determine the cause of the accident, including whether driver error, vehicle malfunction, or road conditions contributed to the overturning. Authorities are recording witness statements and conducting a preliminary assessment of the bus’s condition and passenger manifest. Relief and recovery operations are ongoing, with ambulances and local administration coordinating to provide urgent care and assist affected families. District officials promised a full inquiry and indicated they will release more details as investigations progress. The community has been left shaken by the incident, and authorities urged motorists in the area to exercise caution while investigations continue.

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