Suryapet (Rajeev Sharma): At least six people, including five women, were killed and 12 others injured after a private bus collided with a truck in Telangana’s Suryapet district early Wednesday morning, police said.
The accident took place at around 4.30 am near Kodad mandal, according to the preliminary investigation. The bus was carrying around 42 passengers and was travelling from Hyderabad to Eluru in Andhra Pradesh when it crashed into the rear of a truck.
Bus Collides With Truck
According to police, the private bus struck the truck from behind while both vehicles were travelling on the road. The impact left several passengers injured, while six people died in the accident.
The injured passengers were taken for medical treatment, with authorities assessing their condition and providing necessary assistance.
Police teams reached the spot following the accident and began examining the circumstances that led to the collision.
Investigation Underway
The exact cause of the crash is yet to be established. Investigators are examining the sequence of events leading up to the collision as part of the preliminary inquiry.
The bus was carrying dozens of passengers at the time of the accident, raising concerns over the severity of the impact and the safety conditions on the route.
Authorities are continuing to gather details about the victims and injured passengers. Further information is expected as the investigation progresses.
