Hyderabad: An RTC bus lost control near Jubilee Bus Station (JBS) in Secunderabad on Wednesday, injuring a motorcyclist and triggering panic among commuters and pedestrians.
The bus was travelling from JBS towards Karkhana when the incident occurred.
According to preliminary information, the RTC bus struck a two-wheeler rider identified as Shiva and trapped him along with his motorcycle beneath its front wheels.
The incident caused alarm among people in the area, and local residents immediately rushed to assist the injured rider.
However, they could not move the bus and rescue him from beneath the vehicle.
RTC bus loses control near busy junction
Marredpally Traffic Police personnel quickly reached the accident site after receiving information about the incident.
The police sought the assistance of a crane to move the bus and rescue the injured motorcyclist.
After the rescue operation, authorities shifted Shiva to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Officials have not yet disclosed details about the extent of his injuries.
The accident briefly disrupted traffic movement in the area as police and rescue teams cleared the road.
RTC bus loses control, police begin probe
Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident.
Investigators are examining whether mechanical failure, driver error or other factors caused the bus to lose control.
Meanwhile, traffic police are collecting evidence and recording statements from witnesses present at the scene.
Officials said the investigation would determine the exact cause of the accident.