Archive · 20 Aug 2026
APSRTC Driver Averts Bus Mishap After Acid Can Bursts
An APSRTC bus was carrying cans of acid when one can suddenly broke open.
This happened near T. Chadipiralla village in Kadapa district.
The broken can released fumes inside the bus.
Some passengers felt irritation in their eyes and a burning feeling.
One passenger warned the driver and conductor.
The driver quickly stopped the bus by the roadside.
Everyone got off the bus safely.
The acid cans were then removed, and police began investigating.
An acid can burst inside an APSRTC bus near T. Chadipiralla village in Kadapa district.
The bus was transporting acid cans belonging to a cargo company from Anantapur to the Kadapa depot.
Fumes spread through the vehicle, causing passengers eye irritation and a burning sensation.
The driver stopped the bus and helped all passengers get down safely.
Kamalapuram police reached the scene and began an investigation.
- Who
- Passengers, the APSRTC driver and conductor, a cargo company, and Kamalapuram police were involved.
- What
- An acid can burst inside a bus, releasing fumes and causing passenger discomfort; the driver safely evacuated the passengers.
- When
- As the bus reached the outskirts of T. Chadipiralla village; no date was specified.
- Where
- Near T. Chadipiralla village in Kadapa district.
- Why
- The acid can reportedly burst while being transported to the Kadapa depot; the cause of the rupture is under investigation.
- Transport operator
- APSRTC
- Incident location
- Near T. Chadipiralla village, Kadapa district
- Material involved
- Acid transported in cans
- Reported effects
- Eye irritation and a burning sensation among several passengers
- Driver’s response
- Stopped the bus and allowed all passengers to get down safely
- Police response
- Kamalapuram police reached the location and launched an investigation