4 women killed, several injured after bus carrying 50 passengers overturns in Telangana
Police said suspected brake failure sent the bus off the road, leaving seven passengers seriously injured and prompting a rescue operation by locals and officials.
- On Saturday, October 3, 2026, a private bus carrying around 50 passengers overturned on Ananthagiri Ghat Road in Telangana's Vikarabad district, killing four women.
- The passengers, traveling from Kesaram village in Patancheru to Chintakunta village in Dharur, were en route to attend a funeral when the vehicle veered off the downhill stretch.
- Local residents rescued survivors before emergency services arrived; seven passengers sustained serious injuries, while police are investigating suspected brake failure. The deceased included Yadamma, Padmamma, and Pramila.
- Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed shock and directed the Chief Secretary of the State Government to ensure quality medical treatment for the injured. Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha ordered immediate post-mortem examinations.
- Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar contacted Vikarabad District Collector Deepak Tewari and the Superintendent of Police to gather details on rescue measures and the ongoing inquiry into the accident.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Telangana: Three Dead After Private Bus Overturns in Vikarabad
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Three people have died, and several others were injured after a private travel bus overturned near the Anathagiri hills in Vikarabad district on Saturday, police said. India News | Telangana: Three Dead After Private Bus Overturns in Vikarabad .
Four killed in bus accident in Vikarabad
Hyderabad: A passenger bus plunged into a valley near Ananthagiri Hills in Vikarabad District on Friday, October 2, leaving four people dead and several others injured. The accident occurred at 11:30 am when the bus, which was travelling from Ananthagiri towards Tandur, reportedly went out of control and veered off the road before falling into … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top St…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
