Bus Overturns on Hyderabad-Guntur Route, 20 Injured in Telangana

Post by : Raina Nasser

Just one day after a devastating bus fire in Kurnool claimed 20 lives, another serious accident has occurred in Andhra Pradesh, injuring 20 individuals when a private bus overturned en route from Hyderabad to Guntur on Saturday. The mishap took place on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) close to the Pedda Amberpet municipality in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district.

Eyewitness accounts reveal that the bus tipped onto its right side after colliding with guardrails, which buckled under the impact, underscoring the severity of the incident. All passengers were injured and swiftly transported to a nearby medical facility for urgent care. Emergency responders including police, ORR maintenance crews, and local residents quickly arrived at the scene to assist.

This accident follows a tragic bus fire in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, that took the lives of 20 people. Reports indicated that the earlier incident involved a crash with a motorbike, which may have ignited the fire. Disturbingly, a viral video depicted the biker riding recklessly and potentially under the influence, just prior to the Kurnool disaster.

Authorities are reiterating the critical need for road safety, particularly on busy routes like the ORR, where high speeds and reckless behavior have contributed to numerous incidents. Investigations are underway to ascertain the precise cause behind the bus's overturning in Telangana.

The series of recent bus accidents has magnified concerns regarding road safety in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, prompting officials to call on both drivers and passengers to remain vigilant while navigating highways.