Tragic Road Accident Near Pullampet Leaves Two Dead and Several Injured
A tragic road accident in Tirupati district involving a luxury bus and a lorry has resulted in two deaths, including an infant, and left several others critically injured. Authorities are currently managing the aftermath and investigating the cause of the fatal crash.
Highlights
- •A head-on collision between a bus and a lorry occurred near Pullampet.
- •Tragically, a nine-month-old infant and a 16-year-old girl lost their lives.
- •At least 16 other passengers sustained severe injuries and are receiving critical care.
- •State authorities have promised full support to the victims' families and improved safety measures.
A tragic road accident occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday near Udumvaripalle, located in the Pullampet mandal of Tirupati district. The collision involved a super luxury bus traveling from Tirupati to Kadapa and a lorry approaching from the opposite direction, resulting in a devastating head-on crash.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals lost their lives in the incident. Among the deceased was a nine-month-old infant identified as Puneeth Sai, who sadly passed away at the scene. Additionally, 16-year-old K. Jaswika from Srikalahasti succumbed to her severe injuries while being transported to the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Kadapa.
Impact of the Road Accident in Tirupati District
The severity of the impact left at least 16 other passengers with significant injuries. Eyewitness accounts described a horrific scene, with some victims suffering catastrophic trauma and limb loss. Emergency response teams and local police arrived promptly at the site to conduct rescue operations and provide immediate aid to the survivors.
The injured were rushed to the RIMS hospital using 108 ambulances. Medical officials have noted that the condition of several hospitalized passengers remains critical as they undergo urgent treatment. Kadapa municipal commissioner H.S. Bhavana visited the medical facility to assess the situation and ensure that all necessary healthcare resources and support are provided to the survivors without any delay.
Expressing deep grief over the tragedy, the transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy offered his condolences to the affected families. He emphasized that the government is committed to providing comprehensive support to those impacted by the road accident. Furthermore, the minister stated that authorities would implement stricter measures to enhance safety and prevent such tragic vehicular collisions from occurring in the future. Postmortem procedures for the deceased were completed at the RIMS facility as part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
