HYDERABAD: At least 24 people were killed and several others injured in a horrific road accident in Ranga Reddy district on Monday morning.

The mishap occurred when a speeding lorry carrying a heavy load collided with the Telangana Road Transport Corporation (RTC) vehicle, resulting in the gravel falling on the bus. The impact was so severe that the front portion of the bus was completely mangled.

The driver of the bus, travelling to Hyderabad from Tandur, was among the dead. With the gravel falling on the bus, several passengers got stuck inside the vehicle and officials carried out relief measures using earthmovers.

Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragedy. He dir

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