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Alluri Bus Accident: 9 killed, several injured as bus carrying pilgrims falls into ditch in Andhra Pradesh

Bus Accident in Alluri Sitarama Raju District: The Alluri Sitarama Raju district police said the accident occurred on the Chintur-Maredumilli Ghat Road.

andhra pradeshAlluri Bus Accident: According to the police, the accident occurred on the Chintur-Maredumilli Ghat Road. (Image created by AI/Gemini)

Alluri Bus Accident News: At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a bus belonging to a private travel agency fell into a ditch in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district in Andhra Pradesh late Thursday.

According to the police, the accident occurred on the Chintur-Maredumilli Ghat Road.

The bus, carrying about 40 pilgrims from the Chitoor district visiting various temples, was on its way to Bhadrachalam in Telangana.

Several of the injured have been admitted to hospitals in Bhadrachalam.

Sreenivas Janyala is a Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express, where he serves as one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political and economic landscape of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With a career spanning over two decades in mainstream journalism, he provides deep-dive analysis and frontline reporting on the intricate dynamics of South Indian governance. Expertise and Experience Regional Specialization: Based in Hyderabad, Sreenivas has spent more than 20 years documenting the evolution of the Telugu-speaking states. His reporting was foundational during the historic Telangana statehood movement and continues to track the post-bifurcation development of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive portfolio covers a vast spectrum of critical issues: High-Stakes Politics: Comprehensive tracking of regional powerhouses (BRS, TDP, YSRCP, and Congress), electoral shifts, and the political careers of figures like K. Chandrashekar Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Internal Security & Conflict: Authoritative reporting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the decline of the Maoist movement in former hotbeds, and intelligence-led investigations into regional security modules. Governance & Infrastructure: Detailed analysis of massive irrigation projects (like Kaleshwaram and Polavaram), capital city developments (Amaravati), and the implementation of state welfare schemes. Crisis & Health Reporting: Led the publication's ground-level coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in South India and major industrial incidents, such as the Vizag gas leak. Analytical Depth: Beyond daily news, Sreenivas is known for his "Explained" pieces that demystify complex regional disputes, such as river water sharing and judicial allocations between the sister states. ... Read More

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