🚌 Major Bus Accident in Nandyal District
Jan 26, 2026 • Sobiya Fatima • Road Accidents / Accidents
Source:
Hyderabad Deccan Chronicle
Bus from Nellore to Hyderabad involved in collision & fire
⚠️ Incident Details
Operator: AR BCVR Travels
Cause: Tyre burst near Sirivella Metta → bus crossed divider & hit container lorry carrying motorcycles
💔 Casualties
Deaths: Bus driver, lorry driver & lorry cleaner
Miraculous Escape: All 36 passengers survived
🏥 Injuries & Rescue
10 passengers injured (fractures & burns)
Rescued through windows by passing driver & locals
Treated at Nandyal Government General Hospital
🔥 Damage
Bus & lorry completely gutted
All passenger luggage destroyed
🔎 Investigation
RFSL authorities probing cause: collision vs. battery/fire issue