What Happened in Telangana? Four Killed in Bus Crash

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Key Takeaways
- Four fatalities in a bus-truck collision in Vikarabad.
- Twenty injured, with six in critical condition.
- Accident occurred while returning from a wedding.
- Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
- Chief Minister extends condolences and support to victims' families.
Hyderabad, May 20 (NationPress) Four individuals lost their lives and 20 others sustained injuries in a tragic road mishap in Vikarabad district, Telangana, on Tuesday, as reported by local authorities.
The incident took place near Rangapuram in the Parigi mandal when a private bus, transporting passengers who were returning from a wedding celebration, collided with a stationary truck.
One victim passed away at the scene, while three others died en route to the hospital. The injured were taken to the government hospital in Parigi, with some later moved to Osmania Hospital in Hyderabad.
Among the injured, six are reported to be in critical condition. The deceased individuals have been identified as Mallesh, Sandeep, Balamani, and Hemalatha.
According to police, the bus was filled with passengers returning from a wedding in Shahbad. The bus driver failed to spot the cement-laden truck, which had halted on the road. The crash occurred around 1:45 a.m.
Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to transport the injured to the Parigi hospital. The bodies of the deceased were also taken to the government hospital for autopsy.
Authorities have registered a case and are conducting an investigation.
In response to the tragedy, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed his condolences regarding the road incident near Rangapuram in Vikarabad district.
He instructed officials to ensure the best possible medical care and immediate assistance for those injured in the crash.
The Chief Minister also extended his sympathies to the families of the victims.
In a separate incident in Andhra Pradesh, a person went missing after a homemade boat capsized off the coast in Kakinada district.
Authorities stated that the boat, which was carrying three individuals, capsized near the Uppada coast close to U. Kothapalli mandal. Two individuals managed to swim to safety at Hope Island.
Unfortunately, a young man, Shyam (22), remains missing.
Police have launched a search operation with the help of expert swimmers to locate the missing individual.