Tragedy Strikes as Telangana Bus Accident Claims 20 Lives

A bus collision in Andhra Pradesh claimed 20 lives, with six victims from Telangana. The tragedy occurred when a bus from Hyderabad caught fire after hitting a two-wheeler. Minister Jupally Krishna Rao blamed driver negligence and called for stricter safety regulations. DNA profiling is underway for victim identification.

In a tragic incident, a bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru collided with a two-wheeler in Andhra Pradesh, resulting in a fire that killed 20 individuals. Telangana Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao confirmed that among the deceased, six hailed from Telangana.

Visiting the accident site, Minister Rao accused the bus driver of negligence and announced that the government would implement stricter safety protocols to avert future mishaps. Survivors of the accident have reported no life-threatening injuries and have returned home.

Authorities noted numerous previous traffic violations by the bus, including dangerous driving. To identify the deceased, DNA profiling is being conducted, as many bodies were burned beyond recognition. Meanwhile, survivors have been reunited with their families.

(With inputs from agencies.)