“Tragic bus overturn and fire in Jogulamba Gadwal; Video footage reveals devastating incident, one life lost.”
Hyderabad: In a heart-wrenching incident, a private bus traveling from Hyderabad to Chittoor met with a catastrophic fate in Telangana’s Jogulamba Gadwal district on Saturday. The incident, occurring at 3 am, led to the untimely demise of a 40-year-old woman passenger, identified as Malathi from Mehadipatnam.
The ill-fated Volvo Sleeper bus lost control as the driver reportedly succumbed to sleep, crashing into a divider and triggering a fiery disaster. While most passengers managed to escape the blazing inferno with the help of bystanders, Malathi, trapped as her hand got stuck, tragically perished along with the bus.
Preliminary reports suggest that the bus burst into flames almost immediately after the collision. The second image vividly captures the devastating aftermath of the incident, showcasing what remains of Malathi.
The horrifying incident left four more passengers injured, with two in critical condition. Of the 34 passengers on board, many were en route to Chittoor from Hyderabad to celebrate Sankranthi, a festival of great significance.
As investigations unfold, the authorities are piecing together the details of the accident. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we await further updates on this tragic event.
