Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Six Killed, Several Injured in Telangana Bus-Truck Crash
A private bus and a container truck crashed in Telangana early Wednesday morning.
The accident happened in Suryapet district near Durgapuram stage.
At least six people died, including five women.
About 12 other passengers were seriously hurt.
Three injured people were reportedly in critical condition and were taken to Vijayawada for treatment.
Rescue workers and police helped remove passengers from the damaged bus.
The bus was traveling from Hyderabad toward Vijayawada, although one report also mentioned Eluru.
Reports differed about whether 42 or 43 people were on the bus and whether the crash happened at 4:30 a.m.
or 5:20 a.m.
Police are investigating whether speed, driver fatigue, or the truck’s earlier contact with a road divider played a role.
At least six people, including five women, died when a private bus collided with a container truck in Telangana’s Suryapet district.
The crash occurred early Wednesday near Durgapuram stage under Kodad Rural police station limits.
Reports place the collision at about 4:30 a.m. or 5:20 a.m. on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway.
The bus was carrying either 42 or 43 passengers and was traveling from Hyderabad toward Vijayawada; one report also listed Eluru as its destination.
Around 12 people were seriously injured, including three reportedly in critical condition, while police began investigating the cause.
- Who
- Passengers on a private travel bus and a container-truck driver were involved; at least six passengers died and around 12 were injured.
- What
- A private bus collided with a container truck, severely damaging the bus and causing deaths and serious injuries.
- When
- Early Wednesday morning; reports place the crash at approximately 4:30 a.m. or 5:20 a.m. One report gives the date as August 26.
- Where
- Near Durgapuram stage under Kodad Rural police station limits in Suryapet district, Telangana, on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway.
- Why
- The exact cause remains under investigation, with police examining possible high speed, driver fatigue, and whether the truck had previously hit a road divider.
- Deaths
- At least six people were killed, including five women.
- Injuries
- Around 12 passengers were seriously injured; three were reportedly in critical condition.
- Bus route
- The bus was traveling from Hyderabad toward Vijayawada; one report also identified Eluru as its destination.
- Reported time
- The collision was reported at approximately 4:30 a.m. or 5:20 a.m. on Wednesday.
- Passengers
- Reports differed, citing either 42 or 43 passengers on the bus.
- Emergency response
- Police and emergency services rescued passengers and transported the injured to local hospitals.
- Investigation
- Police are examining whether speed, driver fatigue, or the truck’s reported impact with a road divider contributed to the crash.
