2 weeks ago
Private Bus Overturns Near Bhoothpur; 21 Injured, 4 Critical
A big private bus was driving at night from the city of Hyderabad to a town called Arunachalam.
Just after midnight on August 13, the bus flipped over near a place called Bhoothpur.
According to one report, a tyre burst made the driver lose control of the bus.
There were either 36 or 38 people on the bus, depending on the report.
Some of the passengers got hurt in the accident.
One news report says 21 people were injured, while another says 10 people were hurt.
The reports agree that four people were hurt very badly and were in critical condition.
The injured people were taken to a hospital in Mahabubnagar, and the four most seriously hurt were later moved to Hyderabad.
The police are still investigating exactly what caused the accident.
A private Sri Krishna Travels bus bound from Hyderabad to Arunachalam overturned near Bhoothpur in Mahabubnagar district shortly after midnight on August 13.
Police reported 36 passengers on board who had booked their journey online for a pilgrimage, while another report cited 38 passengers.
One article says at least 21 passengers were injured (12 of them women), while another says 10 were injured; both report four in critical condition.
A tyre burst reportedly caused the driver to lose control near the Bharath fuel station, though police have not officially confirmed the cause.
The injured were shifted to a hospital in Mahabubnagar, and four passengers in critical condition were later transferred to Hyderabad.
- Who
- Passengers on a private Sri Krishna Travels bus travelling from Hyderabad to Arunachalam for a pilgrimage.
- What
- The bus overturned after reportedly losing control when a tyre burst, injuring multiple passengers.
- Where
- Near Bhoothpur in Mahabubnagar district, on the Hyderabad-Arunachalam route.
- When
- Shortly after midnight on August 13.
- Why
- A tyre burst reportedly caused the driver to lose control; the exact cause is still under police investigation.
Article 1 account (police report)
Article 2 account
Number of injured
Article 1 account (police report)
At least 21 passengers were injured, 12 of them women, with three suffering severe hand fractures and the driver sustaining head injuries.
Article 2 account
Ten passengers sustained injuries.
Passengers on board
Article 1 account (police report)
Police reported 36 passengers who had booked their journey online for a pilgrimage.
Article 2 account
38 passengers were on board at the time of the accident.
Cause of accident
Article 1 account (police report)
A tyre burst caused the driver to lose stability, though police have not officially confirmed the exact cause.
Article 2 account
The bus allegedly lost control; further details on the cause are awaited.
Key facts
- Bus operator
- Private Sri Krishna Travels bus
- Route
- Hyderabad to Arunachalam
- Accident location
- Near Bhoothpur, Mahabubnagar district (near Bharath fuel station)
- Date and time
- Shortly after midnight, August 13
- Passengers on board
- 36 per police report; 38 per another report
- Passengers injured
- At least 21 per one report (12 women); 10 per another report
- Critical condition
- 4
- Response
- Injured shifted to Mahabubnagar hospital; four critical later transferred to Hyderabad
Sources
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