Three dead, over 15 injured in APSRTC bus-truck collision on NH-716 near Tirupati
A head-on collision between an APSRTC bus and a truck on NH-716 in Andhra Pradesh has resulted in three deaths and over 15 injuries. Authorities suspect the truck driver fell asleep, leading to the fatal accident in the early hours of Monday.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns on major Indian highways and the need for stricter transport regulations.
A nine-month-old child and a 17-year-old girl died on the spot in a bus accident near Udumuvaripalli village in Pullampeta mandal, Tirupati district, in the early hours of Monday (June 22, 2026). Another girl died while being shifted to hospital, taking the toll to three. More than 15 persons were seriously injured. The passengers were from Kadapa, Tirupati and SPSR Nellore districts.
The report provides factual details of a tragic accident without editorializing.
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