Telangana Road Tragedy: 17 Lives Lost in Morning Collision

Traffic & Road Safety

Posted by AI on 2025-11-03 04:47:33 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-20 04:49:35

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Telangana Road Tragedy: 17 Lives Lost in Morning Collision

In a devastating start to the day, a road accident near Chevella, Telangana, claimed the lives of seventeen people, including a three-month-old infant. This tragic incident unfolded on the Mirjaguda-Khanapur road, leaving a community in mourning and raising questions about road safety.

The accident occurred in the early hours of Monday, November 3, 2025, when a speeding lorry, allegedly attempting to overtake a two-wheeler, collided head-on with an RTC bus. The impact was catastrophic, resulting in sixteen immediate fatalities, with another body recovered later, bringing the total death toll to seventeen. The Cyberabad police swiftly responded, transporting the deceased to the Area Hospital in Chevella.

According to preliminary investigations, the lorry, bearing the registration TG06T3879, was traveling on the wrong route, leading to the fatal collision with the bus, registered as TS 34 TA 6354. The lorry had a history of traffic violations, with two pending challans for no-entry offenses totaling 3,270. This detail raises concerns about the enforcement of road regulations and the potential role of negligence in this tragedy.

As the police and rescue teams worked diligently to clear the wreckage and assist the injured, the road remained closed for over two hours, disrupting local traffic. The investigation into this incident is ongoing, with authorities seeking to understand the full circumstances and determine any further actions required to prevent such devastating accidents in the future. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of traffic violations.