At least 16 dead, 8 injured in truck-RTC bus collision

A tragic accident occurred near Chevella in Telangana on Monday when a dump truck carrying gravel collided head-on with a bus belonging to the Telangana Road Transport Corporation (RTC). According to the PTI report, as a result of the collision, gravel fell on the bus, killing 16 people and injuring 8 others. This came just hours after 15 people died in the Rajasthan tragedy.

According to officials, the road accident took place in the early hours near Khanapur Gate under Chevella police station limits in Rangareddy district, according to ANI. Many people were injured due to the intensity of the accident. A road accident took place between a TGSRTC bus and a truck near Khanapur Gate, under Chevella police station limits in Rangareddy district. Several passengers were injured and further details are not yet known. This incident occurred early this morning. “We have reached the scene, more details will be given later,” he said.

Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar expressed deep shock and sadness over the severe road accident. According to the official statement, he spoke to TGSRTC MD Nagi Reddy and Rangareddy District Collector over phone and directed them to take necessary measures to provide quality medical treatment to the injured. Authorities said the accident occurred when a dump truck coming from the wrong side collided with a bus. The Minister instructed TGSRTC officials to reach the accident spot immediately.

More detailed information is awaited

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