Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy expressed deep shock over the Suryapet road accident near Dwarakunta. The crash killed six people and injured 20 others early Wednesday.
The accident occurred near Dwarakunta in Kodad mandal of Suryapet district. A private travel bus reportedly collided with a container lorry.
Several injured passengers were reportedly in critical condition after the crash. Officials feared that the death toll could rise as rescue and treatment efforts continued.
Revanth Reddy sought details about the accident and the condition of those injured. He also conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased.
The Chief Minister directed the Chief Secretary to ensure immediate and quality medical treatment for seriously injured victims. He asked officials to shift patients to larger hospitals if better treatment was required.
Suryapet road accident prompts immediate medical response
Through the Chief Minister’s Office, the government instructed officials to provide all necessary assistance to the victims. Authorities were also asked to speed up relief measures for the affected families.
The government is monitoring the condition of the injured, according to the supplied information. Further details about the cause of the collision were not provided.