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8 people were killed when a lorry collided with an RTC bus in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh

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8 people were killed when a lorry collided with an RTC bus in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh
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Chittoor: Eight people were killed on Friday when an APSRTC bus traveling from Bengaluru collided with a truck, police said.

More than 33 people were injured in the accident at Mogili Ghat Road, Palamaneru Mandal, Chittoor District and are undergoing treatment at the Palamaneru Government Hospital.

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As the Health condition of five people is critical, they were shifted to Chittoor Government Hospital for better treatment.

According to the police, the truck crossed the divider and hit the bus. The bus driver and seven others died on the spot in this accident.

According to the police, the truck crossed the divider and hit the bus. The bus driver and seven others died on the spot in this accident.

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On receiving the information, Chittoor District Collector Sumit Kumar, SP reached the spot and started rescue operations.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the accident victims.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has given Rs. 5 lakh as ex gratia was announced.

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