RTC Bus Accident in Gadwal Leaves 20 Injured, Four Critical
An RTC bus overturned on NH-44 in Jogulamba Gadwal, leaving 20 passengers injured and four critical. Police have launched an investigation into the accident.
Description: A major RTC bus accident on NH-44 in Jogulamba Gadwal left 20 passengers injured after the bus overturned. Four people are reported critical, and police have launched an investigation into the cause.
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Jogulamba Gadwal: RTC Bus Overturns on NH-44
A serious RTC bus accident on NH-44 in Jogulamba Gadwal district left 20 passengers injured after the vehicle lost control and overturned on the highway. The incident occurred in the early hours near Itikyala Padu stage of Undavalli mandal, creating panic among passengers.
Emergency response teams rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to a nearby government hospital for treatment.
Passengers Injured, Four in Critical Condition
According to initial reports, all injured passengers were transported to the hospital in 108 ambulances and highway emergency vehicles.
Key details of the accident:
- Location: NH-44, Itikyala Padu stage, Undavalli mandal
- District: Jogulamba Gadwal
- Injured: 20 passengers
- Critical: 4 passengers under close medical observation
Doctors are monitoring the condition of the critically injured victims.
Alleged Cause of the Accident
Some passengers claimed the accident may have occurred after the driver allegedly fell asleep, leading to the bus losing control and veering off the road before overturning into a roadside pothole.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause.
Traffic Disrupted, Later Restored
The accident briefly disrupted traffic on the busy NH-44 highway, causing delays for commuters. Authorities later cleared the scene and restored traffic movement.
Investigation Underway
The NH-44 RTC bus accident in Jogulamba Gadwal that injured 20 passengers has raised concerns about road safety and driver fatigue on long-distance routes.
Officials said a detailed probe is underway to establish the circumstances behind the crash and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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