Archive · 19 Jul 2026
APSRTC Bus Overturns Near Kondapi
A bus from APSRTC was going from Kondapi to Ongole via Maddulur.
The driver saw another bus coming from the opposite direction and tried to avoid a crash.
The bus turned over near a place called Dwaraka Seafoods.
About 60 people, including 20 students, were on the bus.
15 people got hurt and were taken to the hospital.
The government said they will help the injured and find out what happened.
Some people are worried about the safety of the roads because of thick bushes blocking the view.
An APSRTC Palle Velugu bus overturned near Dwaraka Seafoods, between Anakarlapudi and Madduluru villages, Kondapi on Saturday morning.
The bus was traveling from Kondapi to Ongole via Maddulur and swerved to avoid an oncoming bus, leading to the accident.
About 60 passengers, including 20 students, were on board; 15 passengers sustained injuries.
Injured passengers were taken to Kondapi Government Hospital and GGH Ongole for treatment.
Government officials, including the Transport Minister, assured support and directed a thorough investigation and improved safety measures.
- Who
- Passengers and driver of APSRTC Palle Velugu bus, including 20 students
- What
- Bus overturned due to swerving to avoid an oncoming bus
- When
- Saturday morning
- Where
- Near Dwaraka Seafoods, between Anakarlapudi and Madduluru villages, Kondapi
- Why
- Driver swerved to avoid another bus, view obstructed by thick, thorny bushes
Government Response
Public Concern
Accident Response
Government Response
Government officials, including the Transport Minister, have assured support and directed thorough investigation and improved safety measures.
Public Concern
Public concerns about road safety and visibility issues persist, with locals citing thick bushes as a contributing factor.
- Location
- Near Dwaraka Seafoods, between Anakarlapudi and Madduluru villages, Kondapi
- Route
- Kondapi to Ongole via Maddulur
- Passengers
- 60 (including 20 students)
- Injuries
- 15
- Hospitals
- Kondapi Government Hospital, GGH Ongole
- Investigation
- Ordered by Transport Minister
- Government Response
- Assured support, directed medical treatment, and safety measures
