30 feared killed as bus hits oil tanker, catches fire in Andhra Pradesh
HYDERABAD: At least 30 people are feared killed after a private Volvo bus hit an oil tanker onBangalore-Hyderabad national highway and caught fire early on Wednesday morning.
The incident happened in Mahbubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh.
The AC bus, with reportedly 43 passengers on board, was going from Bangalore to Hyderabad.
Some passengers managed to break open the window panes and jumped to safety.
Traffic on the highway has come to a standstill following the accident.
Senior police and revenue officials have rushed to the spot and are supervising the relief operations.
Most of the passengers are said to be from Hyderabad.
The incident happened in Mahbubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh.
The AC bus, with reportedly 43 passengers on board, was going from Bangalore to Hyderabad.
Some passengers managed to break open the window panes and jumped to safety.
Traffic on the highway has come to a standstill following the accident.
Senior police and revenue officials have rushed to the spot and are supervising the relief operations.
Most of the passengers are said to be from Hyderabad.
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