Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed grief over the loss of seven lives in a road accident near Darsi in Prakasam district. He expressed his deep condolences to the bereaved families.
Mr. Jagan asked the officials to provide better medical facilities to the people who suffered injuries. He also wanted the officials to stand by the bereaved families. The Chief Minister was apprised of the rescue and relief operations by the officials concerned.
Seven people died in the accident when the bus in which they were traveling fell into the NCP canal when the driver tried to avoid hitting an oncoming vehicle. A marriage party was traveling in the bus which was going from Podili to Kakinada. Eighteen others travelling in the bus were injured.
