Driver killed as Telangana RTC bus overturns near Jukkal
A Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus accident near Jukkal resulted in the death of the driver and minor injuries to 13 passengers. Local authorities and the Transport Minister have initiated relief measures and an investigation into the cause of the crash.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and public transport infrastructure in regional India.
A Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus driver was killed and several passengers sustained minor injuries after a bus he was driving overturned near Jukkal crossroad in Kamareddy district around noon on Thursday (September 3, 2026).
The Hyderabad-Bichkunda bus, belonging to Hyderabad-1 depot, was travelling towards Bichkunda when it hit a roadside divider and overturned. The driver, Anjaneyulu, was trapped under the bus and died in the accident.
There were 13 passengers on board, all of whom escaped, though some sustained minor injuries. Police reached the spot and shifted the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar expressed shock over the accident and spoke to the RTC Managing Director, District Collector and SP over the phone to enquire about the incident.
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