Team News Riveting
Hyderabad, November 3
Twenty persons were killed while several others sustained serious injuries when a gravel-laden lorry collided head-on with an RTC bus near Mirzaguda village in Chevella mandal of Ranga Reddy district today morning.
The impact of the collision was so severe that the lorry’s gravel load toppled and trapped many passengers inside. Police and rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched operations using three JCB machines to extricate those trapped in the debris.
The RTC bus from the Tandur depot and was going to Hyderabad with about 70 passengers on board. Most of the passengers were students and employees returning to the city after the weekend holiday. Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred on a curve when the lorry, reportedly speeding, lost control and rammed into the bus. The accident occurred about 70 km from Hyderabad.
The deafening sound of collision propelled the local villagers to rush to the spot and informed the police.
The injured were shifted to hospitals in Chevella and Hyderabad for treatment. The death toll may rise further as several victims are in critical condition.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap in the Rangareddy district of Telangana. Shri Modi also wished speedy recovery for those injured in the mishap.
The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured.
The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X;
“The loss of lives due to a mishap in the Rangareddy district of Telangana is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”
