Bus collides with stationary auto in Andhra, nine killed

Nine persons, including three women, inside a stationary auto were killed and four others injured after it was hit by a state transport bus in the city on Monday, police said.

The mishap took place at Marikivalasa junction of Madhurawada mandal when an Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus going to Rajahmundry from Rajam dashed the stationary auto from the rear while overtaking a car, police said.

Six persons onboard the auto were killed on spot while two others succumbed on their way to the hospital, they said.

In all 12 passengers were inside the local auto at the time of accident.

Those injured were admitted to a local hospital. The deceased are yet to be identified, police said. The bus driver surrendered before the police but an irate mob damaged the vehicle after the accident, they added.