#Telangana Bus Accident/sbkinews.in
Hyderabad: Tragedy struck Telangana’s Ranga Reddy district early Monday morning when a government bus collided head-on with a dumper truck near Chevella. The gruesome accident claimed 19 lives on the spot, including both drivers, 13 women, and an infant aged just one and a half months. Another 22 passengers suffered severe injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment.
Eyewitnesses said the dumper truck was overloaded with construction debris, which toppled onto the bus after impact, crushing passengers and shattering parts of the vehicle. The force of the collision left the front section of the bus mangled, making rescue efforts extremely difficult. Villagers and local authorities rushed to help before disaster response teams and police arrived at the scene.
Government Orders Probe, Announces Compensation
Following the accident, the Telangana government moved swiftly. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident and directed the district administration to ensure proper medical care for all survivors. The Chief Minister also confirmed financial compensation—7 lakh rupees for each family of the deceased and 2 lakh rupees for those seriously injured.
In addition, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) sanctioned financial assistance from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF): 2 lakh rupees to the next of kin of the deceased and 1 lakh rupee for every injured passenger. The government has also promised an additional 50,000-rupee relief amount for immediate family needs, including funeral arrangements.
National Leaders Offer Condolences
President Droupadi Murmu voiced her sorrow over the tragedy, calling it “extremely unfortunate and heartbreaking.” She extended condolences to the grieving families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed deep sympathy for the affected families through an official statement. He said that the loss of innocent lives in such an avoidable accident was tragic and assured full support from the central government. His message read that the Centre stands with the people of Telangana in this moment of grief.
The Chief Minister of Telangana reiterated the state government’s commitment to road safety and ordered the transport department to review heavy vehicle operations in the area. Officials are also evaluating whether the dumper truck was overloaded or speeding at the time of the accident.
Moment of Despair Turns into Question of Safety
Preliminary findings suggest that the dumper truck was traveling at high speed in the wrong lane, leading to the deadly head-on collision. With 72 passengers on board, the bus from Tandur to Hyderabad had little time to react. Many commuters were government employees and daily wage workers who boarded the early morning service. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion-like sound when the vehicles collided, followed by cries for help echoing through the wreckage.
Local law enforcement authorities have registered a case of rash and negligent driving under relevant IPC sections. A forensic team is analyzing mechanical failures, skid marks, and impact evidence to determine if brake failure or driver fatigue played a role.
A Call for Action on Road Safety
This tragic incident highlights ongoing concerns about highway safety in Telangana’s semi-urban zones, where overloaded trucks frequently travel narrow roads without proper supervision. Activists have long demanded stricter enforcement of transport laws and better maintenance of state highways.
Residents of Chevella have urged the government to install speed cameras and increase patrolling along the collision-prone routes linking rural districts to Hyderabad. Road infrastructure experts emphasized the need for better lighting, lane discipline, and separate routes for heavy vehicles during peak travel times.
Transport officials have assured that both the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) and private freight operators will undergo stricter inspection routines. They are also developing new driver safety modules focusing on night travel and emergency procedures.
Public Mourning and Ongoing Investigation
As families mourn the tragic loss, local temples and schools in the district observed two minutes of silence in memory of the victims. Community organizations and NGOs extended help in providing counseling and aid to the affected families.
Police officials have seized the dumper involved in the crash and detained its owner for questioning. Meanwhile, medical teams continue to monitor the conditions of the 22 injured survivors admitted to the state hospital. Some are said to be critical.
Investigating officers are expected to submit a preliminary report within 48 hours, detailing the sequence of events leading up to the collision. The state transport authority has also planned an extensive audit of heavy vehicle permits and compliance with road safety measures.
This catastrophic accident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of road vigilance and accountability among both commercial and public transportation drivers. Telangana’s transport ministry has pledged to implement stricter safety frameworks to ensure such tragedies do not recur. According to a detailed report by The New Indian Express.
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