AP CM Chandrababu and IT Minister Lokesh voiced shock over a tragic crash in Markapuram, where a private bus hit a tipper lorry and caught fire. Ministers Gottipati Ravikumar, BC Janardhan Reddy, TG Bharat, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy and DBV Swamy conveyed condolences. Fourteen died and 23 were injured, prompting urgent rescue and relief efforts by officials.