Hyderabad, A major road accident occurred on Thursday in Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh. At least 13 people died after a private bus collided with a truck and caught fire. Additionally, 23 others were injured, according to police. The Chief Minister of Telangana has expressed grief over the deaths in the bus accident and has assured all possible assistance.

My Deepest Condolences to the Families of the Deceased

A statement was posted, “Deeply shocked by the bus accident in Markapuram. The news of several deaths in this incident is profoundly saddening. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. We are coordinating with Andhra Pradesh government officials to ensure better medical aid for the injured. I have instructed the Chief Secretary to obtain details of the deceased and injured in this bus accident, which was traveling from Nirmal in Telangana state to Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, and to coordinate with Andhra Pradesh officials to initiate relief work on a war footing.”

The mishap in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, is tragic. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs.…

In fact, in Markapuram district of Andhra Pradesh, near Rayavaram, a private travel bus collided with a tipper truck at 6:30 AM on Thursday, resulting in 13 people burning to death and 15 others injured. Both vehicles were completely gutted by the fire.

The death toll is feared to rise as the condition of some injured is reported to be serious. The deceased and injured include women and children. The bus was coming from Hyderabad to Pamuru in Prakasam district. The deceased were residents of Kanigiri and Pamuru. The tipper truck, loaded with concrete, was traveling from Chimakurthy to Markapuram.

Upon receiving information, police and fire service personnel reached the spot and began rescue and relief operations. Three fire tenders were deployed to extinguish the blaze.

Markapuram

Markapuram is a town in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India, historically known as a significant center for education and commerce in the region. Its history is closely tied to the rule of local dynasties and it is notable for the ancient **Chennakesava Swamy Temple**, a protected monument dating back to the 16th century under the Vijayanagara Empire. Today, it serves as a key agricultural market hub for the surrounding area.

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a state in southeastern India, historically significant as the heartland of the ancient Satavahana dynasty and a major center for Telugu culture and language. It is renowned for its rich heritage, including classical Kuchipudi dance, majestic temples like Tirumala Venkateswara, and the ruins of the medieval Vijayanagara Empire at Hampi (shared with Karnataka). Formed in its current iteration in 2014 after the bifurcation that created Telangana, it remains a key economic and agricultural region along the Bay of Bengal.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad is the capital of the Indian state of Telangana, founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. It is historically renowned as the seat of the Nizams and for landmarks like the Charminar, a 16th-century mosque and monument that symbolizes the city. Today, it is a major technology hub often called “Cyberabad,” blending its rich Islamic heritage with rapid modern development.

Nirmal

Nirmal is a town in the Indian state of Telangana, historically renowned for its exquisite **Nirmal paintings** and **handicrafts**, particularly its distinctive wooden toys and furniture. This artistic tradition flourished under the patronage of the Kakatiya dynasty and later the Nizams of Hyderabad, with artisans known for using local dyes and a unique style of painting on soft white wood. Today, it remains a major craft hub, with its products officially recognized with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Telangana

Telangana is a state in southern India, formed in 2014 after a prolonged movement to separate from Andhra Pradesh. Its history is deeply rooted in powerful regional dynasties like the Satavahanas, Kakatiyas (notably responsible for the iconic Warangal Fort), and the Qutb Shahis of Golconda, who established Hyderabad as a major center for trade and culture. Today, it is known for its vibrant IT hub in Hyderabad, rich Deccani cuisine, and unique art forms like Telangana’s distinctive style of scroll painting and folk music.

Nellore

Nellore is a historic city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, situated on the banks of the Penna River. It is known for its ancient temples, such as the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and has a history dating back to the Mauryan and Chola empires, later becoming a significant region under various South Indian dynasties. Today, it is an important agricultural and industrial center, renowned for its rice production and aquaculture.

Prakasam district

Prakasam district is a coastal administrative region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, named after the freedom fighter and former Chief Minister Tanguturi Prakasam Panthulu. Historically, the area was part of the ancient Satavahana dynasty and later significant Vijayanagara and Mughal empires, with its modern district formed in 1970. It is known for its diverse geography, including part of the Eastern Ghats, a long coastline, and major pilgrimage sites like the **Sri Singarayya Temple** in Chinna Ganjam.

Kanigiri

Kanigiri is a town in Andhra Pradesh, India, historically significant as a Jain and Buddhist center from as early as the 3rd century BCE. It is renowned for its ancient rock-cut caves and inscriptions, and later became a notable hill fort under the Vijayanagara Empire and local chieftains. Today, it is a pilgrimage site, with its main attraction being the ancient Kanaka Durga Temple located atop a large granite hill.