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Bus overturns as driver falls asleep, seven injured in Tirupati

The Hindu Nov 07, 2026 at 11:56 AM IST India

AI summary

Seven people were injured when a private bus overturned on NH-140 in Tirupati after the driver fell asleep. The vehicle, traveling from Bengaluru to Bhubaneshwar, slipped into a canal due to sudden braking on a wet road.

Key takeaways

  • Seven passengers and the driver were injured in the early morning bus accident.
  • The driver reportedly dozed off and applied sudden brakes on a wet road.
  • The bus overturned into a canal near Ithepalle village in Tirupati district.
  • Injured individuals were admitted to SVIMS Hospital for immediate medical treatment.
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