Nineteen individuals have lost their lives and many more are injured following a catastrophic collision between a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus and a truck in the Rangareddy district. The accident happened on the Hyderabad-Bijapur highway near Mirzaguda in Chevella mandal during the early morning hours.
The TGSRTC bus, en route to Hyderabad from Tandur with around 70 occupants, was struck by a tipper truck allegedly driving against traffic. The impact was devastating, leading to immediate fatalities and widespread injuries. The truck’s cargo of concrete reportedly cascaded onto the bus, complicating rescue efforts.
Eyewitness accounts paint a grim picture of the aftermath, with trapped passengers pleading for help. Emergency responders, aided by local volunteers and heavy machinery, worked diligently to free those caught in the wreckage. The scene was one of intense rescue operations as every effort was made to save lives.
Victims have been transported to the Chevella government hospital for medical attention. The severity of injuries varies, with a few passengers in critical condition requiring intensive care. Health officials are on standby to manage the medical response.
This tragic event underscores critical road safety concerns and has been met with widespread grief and official directives for swift relief and medical intervention for the affected.