College Bus Overturns on NH-44 in Mahbubnagar, Several Students Injured

A college bus overturned on National Highway-44 near Balanagar mandal in Mahbubnagar district, leaving several students injured on Thursday. The accident occurred near the Peddapalli Jio petrol station, causing panic among commuters and locals.

Bus Was Carrying Students to Hyderabad

The bus belonged to Manikanta Private College, Marikal, located in Narayanpet district. It was carrying 43 students who were on their way to Jalavihar in Hyderabad for an educational visit.

According to initial reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle while trying to avoid another vehicle, causing the bus to overturn on the highway.

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Injured Students Shifted to Hospital

Several students sustained injuries in the accident. They were immediately shifted to the Balanagar Government Hospital, where doctors confirmed that all injured students are in stable condition.

Emergency services and local residents rushed to the spot to assist the victims before ambulances arrived.

Minister Visits Accident Spot

Telangana Minister Vakiti Srihari, who was traveling from Hyderabad to Wanaparthy, stopped at the accident site to assess the situation. A crane was deployed to remove the overturned bus and clear the road for traffic movement.

Police Begin Investigation

Police officials confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.

Officers involved in managing the situation included:

• Jadcherla CI Nagarjuna
• Balanagar SI Lenin
• Rajapur SI Shivanand

Traffic was restored after clearing the damaged bus from the highway.