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Tragedy Strikes Near Hyderabad: RTC Bus Crushed by Gravel Truck, Leaving at Least 17 Dead
Chevella, Telangana – A devastating accident near Mirzaguda, in Chevella Mandal, Rangareddy district, has claimed the lives of at least 17 people after a truck carrying gravel collided with a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) bus. The accident occurred when the truck, heading towards Hyderabad, reportedly struck the bus with significant force, causing its entire load of gravel to spill onto the passenger vehicle.
The impact trapped passengers inside the bus, which was en route to Hyderabad from Tandur. Authorities report that among the deceased are a ten-month-old infant, the bus driver, and the truck driver. Approximately 70 passengers, including students and employees returning to the city for the week, were on board at the time of the collision. The incident occurred on Sunday evening (November 3, 2025)
Chevella police responded immediately to the scene, utilizing heavy machinery to remove the gravel and extricate the trapped victims. Injured passengers were transported to Chevella Government Hospital, where doctors have listed the condition of three as critical. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and authorities fear the death toll may rise as some victims may still be trapped under the gravel.
The accident has caused a major traffic disruption on the Hyderabad-Bijapur highway. During the rescue operations, police managed to safely rescue 15 passengers. Chevella Circle Inspector (CI) Bhupal Sridhar sustained injuries to his leg when he was accidentally hit by a JCB during the rescue efforts.
The scene at the accident site was described as harrowing. Grieving relatives and locals gathered as rescue workers continued their efforts in the darkness.
The accident has drawn condolences from across the state. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed his shock and offered condolences to the bereaved families, urging the Telangana government to provide the best possible medical care to the injured. BRS Working President KTR also conveyed his condolences and appealed to the government to immediately provide support to the victims and their families.
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