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Bus Overturns on Ananthagiri Ghat Road, Killing Four Women
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Details of the Accident
On October 3, 2026, a private travel bus carrying roughly 50–54 passengers from Kesaram village (near Patancheru, Sangareddy district) to Chintakunta village in Dharur mandal overturned on the downhill stretch of Ananthagiri Ghat Road in Vikarabad district, Telangana. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver lost control after the vehicle’s brakes failed, causing it to veer off the road and roll over. Four women—Yadamma, Padmamma, Pramila, and an unnamed fourth passenger—were killed. Seven passengers suffered serious injuries; the condition of the remaining injured was not immediately known. Local residents assisted the trapped passengers before police and rescue teams arrived, after which the injured were taken to Vikarabad Government Hospital for treatment.
Official Responses
- Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed grief, conveyed condolences to the families, and directed the chief secretary to ensure that the injured receive “the best possible medical treatment.”
- Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha ordered immediate post-mortem examinations of the four deceased and the prompt release of bodies to their families.
- Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar contacted the Vikarabad collector and Superintendent of Police to obtain details on the accident’s cause and the rescue effort.
- Superintendent of Police Sneha Mehra visited the crash site, examined the circumstances, and later inspected the injured at the hospital, instructing doctors to provide optimal care.
Ongoing Investigation
Police have opened an inquiry into the suspected brake failure and other factors that may have contributed to the driver losing control. Investigators are examining road conditions on the ghat stretch and the bus’s mechanical state. The inquiry remains active, and officials have pledged to implement any safety measures deemed necessary.
Impact and Context
The accident highlights the risks associated with steep, winding ghat roads in Telangana, especially for heavily loaded private buses. It has prompted calls for stricter vehicle-maintenance checks and improved emergency response capabilities on such routes. The incident also underscores the immediate coordination among state ministries and law-enforcement agencies in responding to mass-casualty road accidents.
