Archive · 4 Nov 2025
19 Killed in Chevella Bus-Truck Collision; Ex Gratia Announced
A terrible bus accident happened in Telangana where a bus carrying 72 people crashed into a truck full of gravel.
Sadly, 19 people lost their lives, including women, men, and even a baby.
Many others were hurt.
The bus was traveling from Tandur to Hyderabad.
Survivors described being trapped in the gravel that spilled into the bus.
The Transport Minister visited the accident site, expressed his sorrow, and announced that the families of those who died would receive 7 lakh rupees, and those injured would get 2 lakh rupees.
He ordered an investigation into why this happened, mentioning that while the vehicles were okay, the absence of a road divider might have been a factor.
The minister also stressed that road safety is very important and that strict rules need to be followed by everyone to prevent such tragedies in the future.
A collision between a TGSRTC bus and a speeding tipper truck carrying gravel near Chevella, Telangana, resulted in 19 fatalities and 24 injuries.
The bus was carrying 72 passengers from Tandur to Hyderabad when the accident occurred.
Survivors described being buried in gravel that spilled into the bus, with some needing heavy equipment for rescue.
Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced an ex gratia of Rs 7 lakh for the deceased's families and Rs 2 lakh for the injured, ordering an inquiry.
The accident is attributed to the tipper truck's dangerous overtaking at high speed, with potential contributing factors including lack of road dividers and enforcement of safety regulations.
- Who
- 19 deceased individuals (including 13 females, 5 males, and an infant) and 24 injured passengers; Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.
- What
- A head-on collision between a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus and a speeding tipper truck carrying gravel, resulting in 19 fatalities and 24 injuries. An ex gratia of Rs 7 lakh has been announced for the families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for the injured.
- When
- Monday, around 6:15 AM
- Where
- Near Indirareddy Nagar on Chevella Road, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana (near Mirzaguda village)
- Why
- Preliminary investigations suggest the accident was caused by the tipper truck's dangerous overtaking maneuvers at high speed, veering into the bus's lane. Lack of a road divider and potential issues with road safety enforcement are also cited.
Previous Government's Alleged Role
Current Government's Stance
Spurious Liquor Issue
Previous Government's Alleged Role
The YSR Congress government allegedly caused harm to backward classes through false cases; caste is being invoked in Jogi Ramesh's arrest.
Current Government's Stance
Thousands died due to spurious liquor during the YSR Congress rule, and the current government is addressing these issues based on evidence and legal processes.
Arrest of Jogi Ramesh
Previous Government's Alleged Role
The arrest of former minister Jogi Ramesh is politically motivated and an act of vengeance.
Current Government's Stance
The arrest is based on gathered evidence and is part of a lawful investigation, not political retaliation.
- Number of Deceased
- 19
- Number of Injured
- 24 (approx)
- Bus Capacity
- 72 passengers
- Ex Gratia for Deceased
- Rs 7 lakh (including Rs 2 lakh from TGSRTC)
- Ex Gratia for Injured
- Rs 2 lakh
- Bus Origin
- Tandur
- Bus Destination
- Hyderabad
Sources
TGSRTC: Our Driver Not at Fault for Mishap, Lorry Lost Control at a Bend
Unions Say RTC Buses Overloaded, Staff Overworked
AP Transport Minister Announces Steps To Check Bus Accidents
Kollu Ravindra Justifies Arrest Of Ex-Minister Jogi Ramesh In Spurious Liquor Case
Found myself waist-deep in gravel’: Woman’s narrow escape in deadly bus accident near Hyderabad
Unbearable Heartbreak: Three sisters from Tandur die in mishap
Modi, Revanth express grief over Chevella truck-RTC bus smash
TG announces Rs 7 lakh ex gratia