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The Chittoor territory medication has launched coordinated efforts with Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) territory authorities aft respective passengers from Chittoor and surrounding areas were among the victims of Friday’s (December 12, 2025) fatal autobus mishap astatine Raju Gari Metta adjacent Maredumilli connected the Araku–Bhadrachalam route.
The Vigneswara Travels autobus (AP 39 UM 6543), which near Chittoor 4 days agone from the Nagaiah Kalakshetram junction, was carrying 37 passengers erstwhile it plunged into a gorge. While the ASR territory constabulary person already reported 9 deaths and 22 injuries, officials confirmed that a important fig of the victims were residents of Chittoor district.
Chittoor District Collector Sumit Kumar said helium instantly contacted the ASR territory medication to stitchery verified accusation connected passengers from Chittoor and guarantee that families person timely updates. He said arrangements person been made for the attraction of the injured astatine Chinturu Area Hospital, and liaison teams person been tasked with assisting relatives travelling to ASR district.
On the Collector’s instructions, Transport Department and constabulary officials visited the section Vigneswara Travels bureau astatine the Bhajana Gudi thoroughfare successful Chittoor to retrieve rider details and verify them to found the nonstop fig of Chittoor residents connected board.
