Lorry Rams Into TSRTC Bus Near Karimnagar, 6 Killed

Manakoduru: At least six persons were killed and 20 others injured when a Telangana State RTC bus was hit by a speeding lorry near Chencharla of Manakoduru mandal in Karimnagar district this morning. The TSRTC bus which was on its way from Karimnagar to Warangal was hit on the rear side by lorry.

According to reports, the injured have been shifted to government hospital in Karimnagar. Of the 20 injured persons, several are said to be in a critical stage. It is learnt there were around 30 passengers in the bus at the time of accident. The lorry driver and cleaner were also injured in the mishap and have been shifted to the hospital.

Following the accident, there is traffic congestion along the Karimnagar-Warangal State Highway.

Identity of the victims is yet to be ascertained. According to the police, resuce operations are still underway to remove a few people who are still stuck inside the bus.

This is the second ghastly accident involving the TSRTC in the last two days. On May 26, at least 10 peopole were killed and 20 hurt when a Telangana State RTC bus hit a lorry which later collided with a container and a Qualis.