The Telangana government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the families of those who died in a bus accident near the Ananthagiri Hills Down Road curve in Vikarabad district. Minister Sridhar Babu visited the injured passengers at the Government General Hospital in Vikarabad.
According to Asianet Newsable, the accident occurred around 10:50 AM near the Ananthagiri Hills Down Road curve on the outskirts of Kerelli village in Dharur mandal, where a private bus overturned.
Asianet Newsable reported that the bus was carrying 51 passengers. These passengers were from Isnapur and Kyasaram villages in Patancheru mandal of Sangareddy district.
The passengers were traveling towards Chintakunta village to attend the funeral of Kothagadi Narayana Reddy, 50, who had died the previous day.
Minister Sridhar Babu directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the victims. He emphasized the importance of providing the best possible care for those injured in the accident.
This incident significantly impacts several families from Sangareddy district in Telangana, necessitating financial support for the deceased's families and medical attention for the injured.