Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Repaired RTC Bus Accident Injures Conductor During Kodad Trial Run
A bus was being tested after repairs at an RTC depot in Kodad.
During the test, it reportedly went out of control.
It hit a conductor named Kommu Kotaiah in the depot parking area.
His leg was badly hurt.
He was first taken to a hospital and later moved to a private hospital in Hyderabad.
Depot workers said test drives should be done only by trained and experienced drivers.
They alleged that an assistant mechanic was driving the bus instead.
Workers and unions want senior officials to investigate what happened.
A repaired RTC bus reportedly went out of control during a trial run at the Kodad depot on Tuesday night.
The bus hit conductor Kommu Kotaiah while he was taking his motorcycle in the parking area.
Kotaiah suffered severe injuries, including a reportedly crushed leg, and was later moved to a private hospital in Hyderabad.
Employees alleged that an outsourcing assistant mechanic, rather than an experienced trained driver, was operating the bus.
Workers and unions called for an inquiry into supervision, training and responsibility for the accident.
- Who
- RTC conductor Kommu Kotaiah was injured; depot employees and unions raised safety concerns.
- What
- A repaired bus reportedly lost control during a trial run and struck Kotaiah.
- When
- Tuesday night.
- Where
- The RTC depot parking area in Kodad town, Suryapet district; Kotaiah was later moved to a private hospital in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The bus was undergoing a post-repair trial run; employees alleged inadequate driver qualifications, training and supervision contributed to the crash.
- Incident
- A repaired RTC bus reportedly went out of control during a trial run.
- Location
- RTC depot in Kodad town, Suryapet district.
- Injured
- Conductor Kommu Kotaiah.
- Injury
- Severe injuries, including a reportedly crushed leg.
- Medical care
- He was shifted to a hospital and later moved to a private hospital in Hyderabad.
- Employee allegation
- An outsourcing assistant mechanic was driving the bus instead of an experienced, trained driver.
- Requested action
- Senior RTC authorities were asked to conduct a detailed inquiry and ensure qualified personnel handle trial runs.