Bus Rams Into Truck in Telangana, Five Killed
Hyderabad-Eluru private bus crashes near Kodad; 20 injured, two critical
- Five passengers were killed in the accident near Dwarakunta in Suryapet district.
- Around 20 others were injured, with two reportedly in critical condition.
- The bus allegedly rammed into a container truck from behind.
- CM Revanth Reddy directed officials to ensure the injured receive the best treatment.
GG News Bureau
Suryapet, 26th Aug: At least five people were killed and around 20 injured after a private travel bus carrying passengers from Hyderabad to Eluru in Andhra Pradesh collided with a container truck near Dwarakunta on the outskirts of Kodad mandal in Telangana’s Suryapet district on Wednesday morning.
According to preliminary information, the bus rammed into the container from behind. Rescue teams and police rushed to the spot and worked to pull out passengers trapped inside the badly damaged vehicle.
Preliminary reports suggest the accident may have occurred while the bus driver was attempting to overtake the container. There were also reports that the driver may have been drowsy.
Iron rods reportedly protruding from the container pierced the right side of the bus, causing severe injuries to passengers seated on that side.
The injured were shifted to Kodad Government Hospital for treatment. Two of those injured are reportedly in critical condition.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading to the accident.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed shock and grief over the deaths and conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims. He directed Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao to ensure that all injured passengers receive the best possible medical treatment.
