Truck Rams Causes Chaos on Hyderabad- Bijapur Highway
In a horrifying early morning tragedy, a truck rams into a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) passenger bus near Mirzaguda village in Ranga Reddy district, killing 19 people, including 14 women and a 10-month-old baby, and injuring at least 25 others. The accident occurred around 6:15 a.m. on the Hyderabad–Bijapur highway when a gravel-laden tipper lorry collided with the overcrowded RTC bus carrying more than 70 passengers.
Police reports indicate that the truck was overloaded with gravel and was speeding when the driver attempted to overtake another vehicle. While trying to avoid a pothole, he lost control, swerved into the wrong lane, and crashed head-on into the oncoming bus. The impact was catastrophic, crushing the front of the bus beyond recognition. Both drivers, Akash Kamle from Maharashtra and Dastagiri Baba, a senior RTC driver, died on the spot.
Truck Rams and Overturns Bus, Leaving Passengers Trapped
Eyewitnesses described the scene as nightmarish. More than 50 tonnes of gravel, double the permitted load, spilled onto the road and the bus, trapping several passengers under its heavy weight. Villagers and motorists rushed to rescue survivors before police and emergency teams arrived.
Chevella Police reached the accident site shortly after 7 a.m. and began a rescue operation using JCB machines to clear the debris. During the rescue, Chevella Circle Inspector Sridhar was injured when a machine accidentally ran over his foot. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Rescue workers revealed heartbreaking sights families trapped together, including three sisters studying in Hyderabad, a newly married couple, and their infant child. One rescue worker said the most painful moment was discovering a mother holding her baby tightly under the gravel, both lifeless.
The injured were shifted to Vikarabad Government Hospital and PMR Hospital in Chevella. Several remain in critical condition, and doctors are working continuously to stabilize them.
Truck Rams Tragedy Prompts Swift Government Action
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed deep sorrow and directed officials to provide immediate relief and medical support. A control room was set up at the Secretariat to coordinate information for families of victims.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and TGSRTC Vice-Chairman Nagi Reddy visited the site, supervised the rescue, and met the families. The minister announced an ex-gratia of ₹7 lakh for each deceased (₹5 lakh from the state and ₹2 lakh from TGSRTC) and ₹2 lakh for the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced ₹2 lakh compensation for each victim’s family and ₹50,000 for the injured under the PM National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
Officials have ordered magisterial and departmental inquiries to determine the cause of the accident. Preliminary findings indicate that the lorry was overspeeding and carrying an excessive load, which caused it to lose balance and overturn. Police have registered a case under Section 106(1) of the BNS for causing death by rash and negligent driving.
Locals claim that the Mirzaguda stretch of the highway is notorious for accidents due to poor maintenance and reckless driving by heavy vehicles. Residents demanded better road safety measures, installation of speed cameras, and strict weight checks for lorries transporting gravel and construction materials.
Truck Rams Incident Leaves a State in Mourning
The Telangana government has promised strict action against those responsible and renewed its focus on road safety awareness. Political leaders across the country expressed grief and extended their condolences to the affected families.
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This tragic truck rams accident stands as a grim reminder of the consequences of overspeeding and negligence. As families mourn their loved ones and the state comes together in grief, authorities have pledged to strengthen enforcement and ensure safer roads across Telangana. Also Read: In Bilaspur Train Tragedy: 4 Dead and Several Injured After Passenger Train Collides with Goods Train
In conclusion,
the early morning collision that took 19 innocent lives will remain one of the most painful chapters in Telangana’s road history a wake-up call to prioritize safety over haste and responsibility over recklessness.
