At least 15 passengers were injured when a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus travelling from Khammam to Hyderabad collided with a stationary truck at Batasingaram on National Highway 65 near Abdullapurmet on Monday.
The bus belonged to the TGSRTC Khammam depot. The crash occurred while it was travelling towards Hyderabad, according to a report by Telangana Today.
Police reached the location after receiving information about the accident and shifted the injured passengers to the government hospital in Vanasthalipuram for treatment. The report did not provide details on the severity of the injuries or identify the passengers who were hurt.
The incident took place on NH 65, a major road link connecting Hyderabad with towns and cities towards Telangana’s eastern districts. The report did not specify why the truck was stationary on the highway or whether it had warning lights, safety markings or other precautions in place.
Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the collision. Further details on the cause of the crash, the condition of those injured and any action involving the bus or truck are awaited.
