Bus rams into U-turning lorry, four injured in Nandyal

Kurnool: Four persons, including the driver of a private travels bus, sustained serious injuries when the bus collided with a lorry taking a U-turn and overturned near Somayajulapalli in Nandyal district in the early hours of Monday. One of the injured was reportedly in critical condition. The accident caused panic among the passengers, with several others suffering minor injuries.

According to details, the Veera Kaleshwari Travels bus was proceeding from Hyderabad to Proddatur with around 30 passengers when it rammed into the lorry while the latter was taking a U-turn near Somayajulapalli. The impact was severe and the bus overturned on the road. The driver and three passengers sustained serious injuries, while several other passengers received minor injuries in the accident.

On receiving information about the mishap, police reached the spot and took up rescue operations. The injured were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police and local people helped evacuate the passengers from the overturned bus. Traffic was also affected for some time following the accident, and the police took steps to clear the road.

Preliminary investigation suggested that the bus driver might have been drowsy while driving, which could have led to the accident, police said. However, the exact circumstances leading to the mishap are being ascertained. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident. Further details regarding the condition of the injured are awaited.

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Narendra Kumar Varikuntla is a seasoned journalist with 15 years of experience in reporting and news coverage. He holds a Master's degree in English Literature. He is Staff Correspondent for The Hans India based in Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh Before embarking on his career in journalism, he worked with Tata Robins Fraser (TRF) as a Confidential Assistant at the Rourkela Steel Plant, where he served for 10 years. His tenure at TRF enabled him to develop strong administrative, communication, and organisational skills, which have significantly contributed to his success in journalism. He began his journalistic career with Deccan Chronicle, where he gained valuable experience in reporting and news gathering. Since 2015, he has been serving as a Staff Correspondent with The Hans India, covering the erstwhile Kurnool district, including Kurnool and Nandyal. During his journalism career, Narendra Kumar has extensively reported on governance, politics, public affairs, social issues, agriculture, and developmental activities. He is known for his commitment to accurate, balanced, and responsible journalism, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. In addition to his journalistic profession, he is actively engaged in agriculture and personally cultivates 10 acres of farmland. His close association with farming provides him with firsthand insight into rural life and farmers' issues, enriching his reporting on agriculture and rural development.

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