A tragic bus accident in Andhra Pradesh claims 13 lives, while Nirav Modi faces extradition setback in the UK.
A bus carrying passengers collided with a truck in India's Andhra Pradesh state on March 26, 2026, resulting in a fire that killed at least 13 people and injured 20 others. The incident occurred in the Markapuram district around 6 a.m. local time, with the bus traveling from Nirmal in Telangana to Nellore in Andhra Pradesh.
Authorities reported that the collision triggered a massive fire, engulfing both vehicles and leaving several passengers feared burned alive. At least 35 passengers were on board at the time of the accident, and the injured are receiving treatment in hospitals.
Official Responses and Investigations
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and ordered a probe into the cause of the accident, requesting a detailed report. He extended condolences to the families and noted concerns that the death toll might rise.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office announced compensation of Rs. 200,000 for each family of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured, emphasizing support for those affected.
In related news, the High Court of Justice in London rejected Nirav Modi's petition to reopen his extradition case on March 26, 2026. Modi, accused in a $2 billion bank fraud case, claimed he faced a risk of torture if extradited to India, but the court found no exceptional circumstances.
The Crown Prosecution Service, assisted by India's Central Bureau of Investigation, argued against Modi's appeal. Modi has been in custody in the UK since 2019 and denies the allegations, calling them politically motivated.
