<p>Nine people died in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district on Wednesday when a state road transport bus they were traveling in fell off a bridge on a stream.</p>.<p>The incident occurred at Jalleru near Jangareddygudem and about 50 passengers were inside the bus at the time of the accident.</p>.<p>Most of the deceased are women who could not come out of the bus that was half submerged-in water, falling on one side. The dead included bus driver Chinna Rao.</p>.<p>Several others were rescued by the locals with the help of boats. The injured were rushed to the area hospital for treatment.</p>.<p>According to the eye-witnesses, the bus plying from Velerupadu to Jangareddygudem had hit the bridge railing and then plunged into the stream full of water below.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy expressed shock over the bus accident and extended condolences to the bereaved families. He directed the authorities to pay an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each to the kin of the deceased. WG district collector was instructed to ensure proper treatment for the injured.</p>.<p>State transport minister Perni Venkataramaiah said that an inquiry has been ordered to find out the reasons for the mishap that claimed several lives.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Nine people died in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district on Wednesday when a state road transport bus they were traveling in fell off a bridge on a stream.</p>.<p>The incident occurred at Jalleru near Jangareddygudem and about 50 passengers were inside the bus at the time of the accident.</p>.<p>Most of the deceased are women who could not come out of the bus that was half submerged-in water, falling on one side. The dead included bus driver Chinna Rao.</p>.<p>Several others were rescued by the locals with the help of boats. The injured were rushed to the area hospital for treatment.</p>.<p>According to the eye-witnesses, the bus plying from Velerupadu to Jangareddygudem had hit the bridge railing and then plunged into the stream full of water below.</p>.<p>Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy expressed shock over the bus accident and extended condolences to the bereaved families. He directed the authorities to pay an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each to the kin of the deceased. WG district collector was instructed to ensure proper treatment for the injured.</p>.<p>State transport minister Perni Venkataramaiah said that an inquiry has been ordered to find out the reasons for the mishap that claimed several lives.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>