Hyderabad–Bapatla private bus overturns near Reddygudem; all 30 passengers safe

Hyderabad: A private travel bus going from Hyderabad to Bapatla overturned near Reddygudem in Rajupalem mandal, Palnadu district, on Monday morning. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to turn sideways on the road.

There were about 30 passengers on board at the time of the accident. They escaped safely through the emergency door, and no major injuries were reported, police said.

Locals help rescue passengers after the bus mishap

Villagers nearby rushed to the scene and helped the passengers come out of the bus. Police reached the spot soon after the incident and restored the traffic flow.

Officials said a few passengers sustained minor bruises, but everyone was safe. They launched an inquiry into the cause of the accident, with preliminary findings suggesting that over-speeding may have led to the mishap.