Hyderabad: At least 19 people were killed and several others injured after a tipper truck collided with a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus in the Ranga Reddy district of Telangana on Monday.
The accident occurred near Khanapur Gate, under the jurisdiction of the Chevella police station. According to the police, the gravel load of the tipper toppled on the bus after the collision, worsening the impact of the crash. The death toll may rise further.
There were around 70 passengers on board the bus at the time of the accident. Rescue teams are using JCB machines to pull apart the mangled bus and tipper to recover the bodies of those trapped inside.
“A road accident occurred between a TGSRTC bus and a truck near Khanapur Gate, under the Chevella police station limits in Rangareddy district. Several passengers are injured, and more details are yet to be known. This incident happened early this morning. We reached the spot, and more details will be provided later,” the Chevella Police said.
Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy has expressed grief over the road accident and instructed the officials to immediately reach the spot and take necessary relief measures. He has also asked the ministers to immediately reach the accident site.
“CM Revanth Reddy expressed grief over the road accident that took place in Chevella mandal of Rangareddy district. The CM instructed the officials to immediately reach the spot and take necessary relief measures. The CM ordered that the complete details of the accident be informed from time to time. The Chief Minister has ordered the CS and DGP to immediately evacuate all those injured in the bus accident to Hyderabad and make arrangements to provide them with better medical treatment. The CM has asked the available ministers to immediately reach the accident site,” Telangana CMO said.
BRS chief KCR also expressed grief over the accident and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
“BRS chief KCR expressed deep shock and grief over the tragic accident near Mirjaguda in Chevella mandal of Ranga Reddy district, where 17 people lost their lives after an RTC bus collided with a tipper. He condoled the loss of lives and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. KCR urged the government to provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased and ensure the best medical treatment for the injured passengers. He expressed his deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased,” the party PRO said.
The incident happened a day after 15 people were killed in a road accident in Rajasthan’s Kota.