Markapuram bus fire: Telangana sets up control rooms in Nirmal, Jagtial
A tragic bus fire in Markapuram, Andhra Pradesh, has resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people. The fire was triggered when a lorry collided with a private passenger bus carrying workers from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh. Control rooms have been established in Nirmal and Jagtial to assist the victims' families and coordinate support efforts.
- ▪The bus fire occurred on March 26, 2026, when a lorry rammed into the bus.
- ▪There were 45 passengers on board, including 15 women, all of whom were natives of Andhra Pradesh.
- ▪Authorities are working with police in Ongole to provide assistance to the injured and support for bereaved families.
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In the aftermath of a massive bus fire that killed at least 14 people, authorities in Telangana have set up control rooms in Nirmal and Jagtial districts to assist victims and their families, who were travelling from these regions when the tragedy struck.The incident was reported in the early hours of Thursday (March 26, 2026) morning in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district, when a lorry rammed into a private passenger bus, triggering a massive blaze that rapidly engulfed both vehicles.According to Nirmal Superintendent of Police G. Janaki Sharmila, a total of 45 passengers, including 15 women, were on board the bus operated by Harikrishna Travels, which was travelling from Nirmal in Telangana to Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh.
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