Three farm workers killed, 20 injured after RTC bus rams goods carrier
A bus collision in Rajanna Sircilla district resulted in the deaths of three farm workers and injuries to 20 others. The bus driver has been arrested for negligent driving after the vehicle struck a goods carrier, causing it to overturn.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and the vulnerability of migrant agricultural laborers during transit.
Three farm labourers were killed and 20 others injured after an RTC bus rammed into the goods carrier they were travelling in near Anupuram village in Rajanna Sircilla district on Thursday evening. The Vemulawada Town police arrested the bus driver on charges of negligent driving.
The deceased were identified as S. Vasudev, 35, Ranju, 48, and Archana, 37, all natives of Maharashtra, who were working as agricultural labourers.
According to Vemulawada Town Police Inspector Veera Prasad, the accident was reported at around 5.30 p.m. when 23 labourers were returning to their sheds towards Karimnagar after completing work in Thangallapalli village.
The official said the RTC bus struck the rear of the goods carrier while attempting to overtake it. The impact caused the goods carrier to overturn, throwing all 23 occupants onto the road.
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