HYDERABAD: A chilling video captured the heartbreaking aftermath of a collision between a TGSRTC bus and a gravel-laden truck near Khanapur Gate, under Chevella police station in Rangareddy district, killing 20 people and injuring several others.A video from the site shows mangled bus strewn across the road, with injured passengers crying for help as locals risked their lives to pull them to safety.

Several passengers trapped inside the bus were quickly rescued by nearby residents.According to Chevella ACP B Kishan, the RTC bus had started from Tandur and was heading toward Chevella. Rajendranagar DCP Yogesh Goutam said the truck was in the right lane when the crash occurred. “We have to verify whether the accident happened while the truck driver was attempting to overtake or if he was driving in the wrong direction,” the DCP added.At the time of the accident, there were 40 passengers on the bus. The load of gravel in the truck fell on the passengers after the collision, worsening the situation.Following the incident, Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy instructed officials to reach the site immediately and take necessary relief measures. The CM also directed the Chief Secretary and DGP to evacuate the injured to Hyderabad and ensure arrangements for better medical treatment.PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victimsPM Narendra Modi announces an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in the Rangareddy district road accident in Telangana.

PMO tweets, “The loss of lives due to a mishap in the Rangareddy district of Telangana is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.”