At least 150 sheep died when a speeding bus ploughed into the herd in Dachepalli, Palnadu, in the early hours of Sunday. The accident occurred as the bus driver lost control of the vehicle. Palnadu District SP Srinivasa Rao rushed to the scene, where shepherds whose animals were killed staged a protest by blocking the road. SP Srinivasa Rao urged the protesters to end their agitation, highlighting the inconvenience caused to passengers.