At least 17 people were killed and several others injured when a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus collided with a truck near Khanapur Gate under Chevella police station limits in Rangareddy
district early on Monday, officials said.
According to police, the collision occurred in the early hours when a tipper truck, reportedly coming from the wrong side, rammed into the RTC bus, which was carrying nearly 70 passengers. The impact of the crash left several passengers seriously injured.
“A road accident occurred between a TGSRTC bus and a truck near Khanapur Gate, under the Chevella police station limits in Rangareddy district. Several passengers are injured, and more details are yet to be known. This incident happened early this morning. We reached the spot, and more details will be provided later,” the Chevella Police stated.
Former Telangana minister and BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao expressed deep shock and grief over the tragedy. “Former Telangana Minister and BRS Working President KTR expressed deep shock and grief over the severe road accident that occurred at Khanapur in Chevella mandal of Ranga Reddy district. He condoled the loss of 17 lives and injuries to many in the collision between an RTC bus belonging to Tandur depot and a tipper. KTR extended his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He requested the state government to provide immediate assistance to the affected families, including the provision of quality medical treatment to the injured,” an official release said.
Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar also expressed condolences and directed officials to ensure immediate relief. “He spoke to TGSRTC MD Nagi Reddy and the Rangareddy District Collector over the phone, directing them to take necessary measures to provide quality medical treatment to the injured,” the statement added.
Officials said TGSRTC personnel and emergency teams have reached the site, and rescue operations are underway. The minister has instructed transport department officials to remain at the accident spot until the relief work is completed.
