Hyderabad: A bus accident in Nizamabad left four passengers dead after a private travel bus overturned early on Friday morning.
Police said the bus was travelling from Hyderabad to Akola with 22 passengers on board.
The vehicle reached near Gannaram in Indalvai mandal when the driver reportedly lost control. As a result, the bus suddenly overturned on the road.
Bus accident near Gannaram leaves four passengers dead
Passengers were reportedly asleep when the mishap occurred. Consequently, many of them woke up in panic after the vehicle overturned.
Four passengers died in the accident, police said.
Indalvai police rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident. Rescue teams then shifted the injured passengers to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Officials said the identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed.
Police suspect overspeeding may have caused the bus accident. Authorities have registered a case and started an investigation.