Archive · 7 Sep 2025
RTC Bus Collides with Lorry Near Tirupati, Several Injured
A bus carrying people from Bengaluru to Tirupati crashed into a lorry.
The accident happened early Saturday near Agarala.
The bus had 48 passengers, and around 30 people got hurt.
Some passengers had serious injuries.
It's thought the bus driver may have fallen asleep.
Emergency services helped the injured, taking them to Ruia Hospital.
Police are now investigating the crash to understand exactly what happened.
An RTC bus traveling from Bengaluru to Tirupati collided with a granite-laden lorry.
The accident occurred near Agarala Panchayat in Chandragiri Mandal.
Around 30 passengers sustained injuries in the collision.
Five passengers suffered severe wounds.
The bus driver is suspected to have fallen asleep.
- Who
- An RTC bus and a granite-laden lorry were involved.
- What
- A major road accident/collision.
- When
- Early hours of Saturday.
- Where
- Near Agarala Panchayat in Chandragiri Mandal on the Naidupeta–Puthalapattu National Highway.
- Why
- The RTC bus driver allegedly dozed off while driving.
- Incident Type
- RTC Bus and Lorry Collision
- Injured
- Around 30
- Location
- Near Agarala Panchayat, Chandragiri Mandal
- Vehicles Involved
- RTC Bus and Granite-laden Lorry
- Bus Origin
- Bengaluru
- Hospital
- RUIA Hospital
- Passengers on Bus
- 48
- Cause (Suspected)
- Driver dozed off
