Andhra Pradesh | 9 killed as bus plunges into canal in West Godavari

Nine persons have been reported dead after a bus fell into a rivulet in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district on Wednesday, 15 December.

As many as 22 people were severely injured in the accident that occurred at Jangareddygudem, Superintendent of Police Rahul Dev Sharma was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. A total of 47 passengers were on the bus.

As per a Hindustan Times report, the bus was trying to avoid a lorry approaching from the opposite direction, when it lost control and skidded into the stream.