What Happened to the Three Agriculture Workers in Telangana?
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Hyderabad, Dec 22 (NationPress) Tragic news emerged from Telangana’s Mancherial district as three agricultural workers, all women, lost their lives and 13 others sustained injuries in a road mishap on Monday.
The unfortunate incident unfolded when a truck collided with a Bolero pick-up truck that was transporting agricultural laborers from Maharashtra. Following the impact, the Bolero crashed into a tree after being struck from behind on the national highway close to Indaram X Road in Jaipur mandal.
Authorities reported that a total of 23 farm workers from Chandrapur in the neighboring state of Maharashtra were en route to Karimnagar for sowing paddy seeds.
One woman died instantly, while two others passed away during hospital treatment. The injured individuals have been admitted to a government medical facility in Mancherial.
Initial investigations suggested that the driver of the Bolero had halted the vehicle, while the truck driver failed to brake in time, leading to the fatal collision.
The accident took place early Monday morning amidst dense fog, which is believed to have contributed to the crash. Police have registered a case and commenced an investigation.
Local political figures have expressed their condolences regarding the tragedy and urged the relevant authorities to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical care.
Agricultural workers from Maharashtra often find employment in the fields of Karimnagar, Nizamabad, and neighboring districts of Telangana.
With paddy sowing operations currently in progress in Karimnagar, many workers from surrounding states are arriving to assist in the fields. The demand for agricultural laborers from neighboring regions is growing due to the rising paddy production in Telangana.
This state has achieved a record paddy yield of approximately 148.3 lakh tonnes during the Kharif 2025 season, bolstered by enhanced irrigation and farming across 67.57 lakh acres. This achievement is touted as the highest paddy production by any state in India.
The state government is set to allocate Rs 23,000 crore for the procurement of this record paddy harvest this season.