Man steals TGSRTC bus, hits three motorcyclists, detained after crashing into tree
A 35-year-old man stole an empty TGSRTC bus in Jagtial district and drove it recklessly for 18 kilometers. He injured three motorcyclists and damaged a police vehicle before crashing into a tree and being detained.
Why it matters
This incident highlights public safety concerns regarding vehicle security and the potential for high-stakes criminal activity in regional transport hubs.
A 35-year-old man allegedly stole an empty TGSRTC bus from Korutla bus stand and drove it rashly for nearly 18 km before hitting three motorcyclists along the way and crashing into a roadside tree in Jagtial district on Tuesday.
Three motorcyclists were injured and a police vehicle was damaged in the incident, which unfolded like a scene from a film.
The man, identified as Sambaiah, of Nagaram village in Dharmapuri mandal, sped towards Metpalli as police chased him.
He hit three motorcyclists at different locations along the Korutla-Metpalli road before the bus crashed into a tree near Metpalli, where police detained him.
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