Markapuram, March 26 -- Thirteen people were killed and 20 others rescued after a private bus collided with a tipper lorry near Rayavaram in Prakasam district on Thursday.

The incident involved a tragic road accident near slab quarries that took place between a private travel bus and a tipper lorry. The private bus operated by Harikrishna Travels was travelling from Nirmal in Telangana to Nellore.

Following the collision, the bus caught fire and was completely gutted. According to officials, several passengers were feared to have been burnt alive in the incident.

Earlier, speaking to officials, the Chief Minister enquired about medical assistance being provided to the injured. District police informed him that around 20 injured persons...