RTC bus overturns on NH-44 in Jogulamba Gadwal district
Hyderabad: RTC bus overturns NH-44 in Jogulamba Gadwal district early Thursday, leaving 20 passengers injured, including four in critical condition, officials said.
The accident occurred at Itikyala Padu stage on National Highway 44 when the RTC bus was travelling from Hyderabad to Anantapur. According to initial reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to topple on the highway.
As a result, panic spread among passengers. Local residents and passing motorists rushed to the spot and alerted the police. Emergency teams reached the scene without delay and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Officials confirmed that 20 passengers sustained serious injuries. Of them, four remained in critical condition and were under close medical supervision.
Probe ordered after RTC bus overturns NH-44
Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the RTC bus overturns NH-44 incident. Preliminary findings suggested that overspeeding or driver fatigue may have contributed to the mishap. However, officers said they would confirm the exact cause only after a detailed inquiry.
Meanwhile, traffic on NH-44 was disrupted for some time following the accident. Authorities later cleared the damaged vehicle and restored normal movement of vehicles on the highway.
Further details are awaited.
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