Bus collides with platform at bus stand in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, 2 dead, 3 injured

Andhra Pradesh: An Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus crashed with the platform at the bus terminal in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh on Monday, resulting in two deaths and three injuries.

The bus hit platform number 12 of the Pandit Nehru Bus Terminus, which was crowded with passengers, at approximately 8:20 a.m. Monday (06 Nov 2023). Police arrived at the location after obtaining information and opened a case.

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy announced to give the injured patients better medical care in addition to announcing an ex-gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh to the deceased’s family.

Indian Railways Increases Ex-Gratia Relief for Train Accident Victims

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