Tragedy struck at Pandit Nehru Bus Stand in Vijayawada on Monday as an APSRTC bus crashed into platform number 12, claiming the lives of three individuals, including a bus conductor.
The bus conductor, identified as Veeraiah from Guntur-2 depot, was among the victims. According to RTC officials, the incident was attributed to a brake failure.
The unfortunate casualties included a bus conductor, a woman, and a young boy. Those injured in the accident were promptly transferred to nearby hospitals for medical attention.
APSRTC Managing Director, Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, addressed the media, assuring that a thorough investigation into the incident is underway, and appropriate action will be taken against those found responsible.
In response to the tragedy, the State government has announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 5 lakhs each to the families of the deceased, and the government will bear the hospital expenses for the injured.
