Andhra Pradesh bus accident update: A tragic bus accident occurred in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri district on the morning of December 12th. A bus carrying pilgrims lost control on a mountain road and plunged into a deep ravine. Nine people died on the spot, and dozens were injured in the tragic accident, which occurred near Tulsipakallu village. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Draupadi Murmu expressed grief over the accident. A grant from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) has been announced for the victims.
President Draupadi Murmu expressed her condolences to the families of the victims. She posted on the social media platform “X,” writing, “I am saddened to learn about the deaths in a tragic bus accident in Alluri Sitarama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
₹2 lakh each to the families of the deceased
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced ex gratia payments of ₹2 lakh to the families of those killed and ₹50,000 to the injured. The PMO, quoting PM Modi, wrote in a post, “Saddened by the loss of lives in the bus accident in Alluri Sitarama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. My condolences are with the affected people and their families in this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex gratia of ₹2 lakh each will be provided to the families of the deceased from the PMNRF. ₹50,000 each will be provided to the injured.”
Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Alluri Sitharama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 12, 2025
How did the accident happen?
According to the District Collector, 35 passengers, two drivers, and a cleaner were on board the bus at the time of the accident. An official said the accident occurred at a sharp turn in the densely forested Ghat section. It is reported that, due to heavy fog at the scene, the driver was unable to see the turn and the bus skidded off the road and fell into the ravine. The bus was travelling from Chittoor to the Sri Rama Temple in Bhadrachalam, Telangana.
Rescue operations were launched immediately after the accident. The collector stated, “Nine people have died. Seven injured have been shifted to CHT Chintoor, 15 kilometres from the accident site. They will be taken to Bhadrachalam once their condition stabilises.”