Two women lost their lives while waiting for a bus when a pickup truck carrying vegetables overturned and crashed into a bus stop in Shamshabad, Hyderabad. The tragic incident occurred on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru national highway at Satamrai. The vehicle, attempting to overtake a bus, lost control and hit the people waiting at the RTC bus stop, resulting in the immediate death of the two women.
Police from the RGIA Police Station quickly responded to the scene and moved the bodies to the OGH mortuary for further examination. The deceased victims were identified as Suma and Swarna, both residents of Satamrai. The loaded vehicle was en route to Hyderabad at the time of the accident, causing a significant traffic disruption on the busy highway.
Following the accident, authorities registered a case and initiated an investigation into the circumstances. Local residents expressed frustration over the recurring accidents in the area and demanded the installation of zebra crossings and speed breakers. Additionally, they called for the placement of barricades at the bus stop to enhance safety measures.
In a separate incident in Andhra Pradesh, a truck was engulfed in flames on the Achuthapuram-Marturu highway early in the morning. Fortunately, the driver narrowly escaped the fire, suspected to have originated from a short circuit. Prompt action by the driver, who noticed smoke and quickly exited the vehicle, prevented any injuries. Firefighters managed to control the blaze, although the truck suffered extensive damage.
Authorities cleared the debris from the highway to restore traffic flow following the incident, which also caused a temporary traffic jam.
