Tragedy in Telangana: Bus Accident Claims 19 Lives

A tragic bus accident in Telangana resulted in 19 deaths, primarily affecting passengers seated behind the driver. Survivors recounted the horror of being buried under gravel, with some managing to escape through bus windows. Serious injuries prompted immediate hospitalization and rescue efforts involve heavy machinery.

A tragic bus accident in Telangana claimed 19 lives, as survivors recounted the harrowing incident on Monday. Those seated behind the bus driver were mostly killed, while passengers behind the conductor managed to escape the deadly crash.

One survivor described being jolted awake from sleep by a loud thud, finding himself buried in gravel. He and others managed to escape through a bus window, while others were rescued after windows were broken. The crash, caused by a tipper lorry coming from the opposite direction, left passengers trapped and seriously injured.

The victims suffered various injuries and were treated at local hospitals, with some referred to state-run hospitals in Hyderabad. Authorities deployed heavy machinery to clear the wreckage, and Police Inspector Sridhar sustained minor injuries during the rescue effort.

(With inputs from agencies.)