Hyderabad: A major road accident occurred near Shankarpalli on Thursday when a speeding private travel bus collided with an oncoming car, triggering a fire that engulfed the entire vehicle.
The bus was travelling from Vikarabad towards Shankarpalli when it lost control near Mahalingapuram and hit the car head-on. The impact caused flames to erupt instantly inside the car, which was soon completely gutted.
Local residents quickly responded and rescued the car driver from the burning vehicle, saving him from a life-threatening situation. Fortunately, passengers on the bus were unharmed, narrowly avoiding a larger tragedy.
Shankarpalli bus crash caused by overspeeding
Preliminary reports indicate that the accident resulted from the bus’s excessive speed. Police from the Shankarpalli station reached the scene, registered a case, and began their investigation.
Officers inspected the accident site and are examining whether the bus driver’s negligence led to the crash. Further inquiry is ongoing.