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Telangana Highway Horror: 15 Dead in Tragic Bus-Truck Collision

A devastating collision between an RTC bus and concrete-laden truck claimed 15 lives on the Hyderabad-Bijapur highway. The accident occurred near Mirzaguda in Chevella mandal early Monday morning, with the truck ramming into the bus coming from Tandur. Eyewitnesses described horrific scenes as passengers were buried under concrete that fell on the bus during impact. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has expressed grief and ordered immediate relief measures at the accident site.

Key Points: 15 Killed in Rangareddy Bus-Truck Crash Near Hyderabad

  • Concrete-laden truck rammed into RTC bus carrying 70 passengers near Mirzaguda
  • Thirteen bus passengers and both drivers died in the horrific collision
  • Three JCB machines used to rescue injured trapped under concrete rubble
  • This marks second major road accident in Telugu states within 10 days
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15 killed in bus-truck collision in Telangana's Rangareddy

Tragic collision on Hyderabad-Bijapur highway kills 15, injures multiple passengers as concrete-laden truck rams into RTC bus near Mirzaguda.

"Heart-wrenching scenes were witnessed as several injured people trapped in the rubble were crying for help - Eyewitness Account"

Hyderabad, Nov 3

At least 15 people were killed and several others injured in a collision between an RTC bus and a truck in Telangana's Rangareddy district on Monday.

The accident occurred on the Hyderabad-Bijapur highway near Mirzaguda in Chevella mandal around 6.30 a.m.

The bus, which was coming to Hyderabad from Tandur, was rammed into by a concrete-laden truck coming from the opposite direction.

According to eyewitnesses, some passengers were buried under the concrete as the entire load fell on the bus after the collision.

Thirteen passengers of the bus died in the collision. The deceased include drivers of both the bus and the truck.

The bus belonging to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) was reportedly carrying 70 people.

Several passengers were injured and they were shifted to the government hospital at Chevella, where the condition of three of them is stated to be critical.

Heart-wrenching scenes were witnessed as several injured people trapped in the rubble were crying for help. Police, with the help of locals, pulled out the injured.

Three JCBs were pressed into service as part of the efforts to pull out the injured.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has expressed grief over the road accident. He directed the officials to immediately reach the accident site and undertake relief measures.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar ordered officials to launch relief measures and provide the best possible medical care to the injured.

This is the second major road accident in the Telugu states in less than 10 days.

Twenty people were burnt to death when a private bus caught fire after running over a motorbike lying on the road following an accident near Kurnool town of Andhra Pradesh on October 24. The bus belonging to a private tour operator was on its way to Bengaluru from Hyderabad

- IANS

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Rohit P
Another day, another tragic accident on our highways. These concrete trucks are like death machines on roads. They drive so recklessly! The government needs to implement stricter rules for commercial vehicles immediately.
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Arjun K
So sad to hear this news. Just 10 days back we had the Kurnool accident and now this. When will our roads become safe? The CM expressing grief is not enough - we need concrete action plans and better enforcement of traffic rules.
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Sarah B
As someone who frequently travels on this route, I can confirm the driving standards are terrible. Overtaking on curves, speeding, no lane discipline - it's a recipe for disaster. Hope the injured recover soon 🙏
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Vikram M
The fact that passengers were buried under concrete is horrifying. These trucks carry overloaded material without proper safety measures. Transport department should conduct regular checks and penalize violators strictly.
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Michael C
While I appreciate the quick response from police and locals, I respectfully think the government needs to do more than just express grief. We need better road infrastructure, proper dividers, and regular driver training programs. Prevention is better than cure.
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Kavya N
Om Shanti 🙏 My heart goes out to all the families affected. These early morning accidents are becoming too common. Many drivers

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