Overview
- An APSRTC Palle Velugu bus in Vizianagaram district left the road and entered a maize field around 11 a.m. after the driver suffered an epileptic fit, according to police.
- Reports differed on injuries in the Vizianagaram crash, ranging from seven to 19, though police said all were treated at Cheepurupalli Government Hospital and were out of danger.
- RTC regional manager G. Varalaxmi said the driver had undergone brain surgery three years ago and was deemed fit to drive in a medical test conducted in November.
- In a separate incident near Chebrolu, Pithapuram, a Sri Vijaya Krishna Travels bus carrying 20 passengers veered into fields, injuring 10 who were discharged from Pithapuram Area Hospital by evening.
- Police registered cases in both accidents and said investigations are underway.