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Automobile
Six Killed, 12 Injured in Bus Crash on Hyderabad‑Vijayawada Highway
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🗓 27 Aug 2026, 09:34 AM
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A bus collided with a truck on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway in Telangana, killing six passengers and injuring 12 others.
A bus operating between Hyderabad and Vijayawada was involved in a collision with a truck on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway in Telangana. The impact caused the bus to overturn, leading to the deaths of six passengers and injuries to 12 others.
Emergency services arrived at the scene within minutes, but the severity of the crash made rescue operations difficult. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision, with preliminary reports suggesting a possible loss of control by the bus driver. No statements have been released by the bus company or the truck operator.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety on the busy highway that connects the two major cities.
Emergency services arrived at the scene within minutes, but the severity of the crash made rescue operations difficult. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision, with preliminary reports suggesting a possible loss of control by the bus driver. No statements have been released by the bus company or the truck operator.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety on the busy highway that connects the two major cities.