Kurnool: Four persons were killed and 24 others critically injured when an oil tanker and an RTC bus collided at Chinnaorampadu village in Obulavaripalle mandal of Annamayya district on Saturday. The accident occurred when an RTC bus was on the way from Tirupati to Kadapa. Over-speeding by the truck driver resulted in the mishap.
The victims include K. Sekhar, 49, from Rajampeta mandal, C. Amarnath, 26, from Doggulapdu village of Chitvel mandal, G. Srinivasulu, 60, from Gnanampalle village of Obulavaripalle mandal, and Kamal Basha, 75, from Kadapa town. Among the injured, Vennela, 18, and Nikhitha, 18, are reported to be in critical condition and have been taken to a private hospital in Tirupati city. The remaining 22 injured victims were shifted to RIMS in Kadapa and SVR Ruia
Government General Hospital in Tirupati.
Obulavaripalle police have registered a case and are conducting an investigation into the incident.
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic RTC bus accident in Annamayya district and directed the officials to take all necessary measures to ensure the best medical services for the injured. He announced ex gratia of Rs. 10 lakh to the families of the deceased. For those who have suffered serious injuries, an amount of Rs. 2 lakh will be provided, while those with minor injuries will receive Rs. 50,000.
Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic incident that claimed the lives of four people in the bus accident near Pullampeta in Annamayya district. He requested the government to extend full support to the families of the deceased. He said the government to ensure that the injured victims receive the best possible medical treatment.
Expressing his deep grief over the tragic loss of four lives, Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan offered his condolences to the families of the deceased. He urged the authorities to ensure that the injured receive the best medical care and support.
Pawan Kalyan the government appealed for substantial financial aid to be extended to the families of the deceased to help them cope with their profound loss.
