The mishap took place at Marikivalasa junction of Madhurawada mandal here when an Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus going to Rajahmundry from Rajam dashed the stationary auto from the rear while overtaking a car, police said.
Six persons onboard the auto were killed on spot while two others succumbed on their way to the hospital, they said.
In all 12 passengers were inside the local auto at the time of accident.
The bus driver surrendered before the police but an irate mob damaged the vehicle after the accident, they added.
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