Markapuram Bus Mishap: Passengers Flagged Bus Issues Before Accident
26 March 2026 10:20 AM IST26 March 2026 10:20 AM IST
Travellers reportedly complained about vehicle condition, forcing a one-hour halt for repairs; driver later told officials steering got stuck before collision near Rayavaram
The remains of the bus after the crash that claimed 14 lives.
Markapuram: Passengers of the private travels bus that met with a devastating accident near Rayavaram in Markapuram district had reportedly raised concerns over the vehicle’s condition before the journey resumed, in a key development emerging from the tragedy that has so far claimed 13 lives.
According to sources, passengers alerted the driver and bus staff that the vehicle was not in proper condition. Acting on the complaints, the staff halted the bus for nearly an hour at Surragondapalem and carried out repairs.
Soon after resuming the journey, the bus collided with a tipper near Rayavaram and caught fire, leaving 14 passengers dead and several others injured.
During preliminary questioning, the driver reportedly told officials that the steering had got stuck before the collision.
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