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Bus Overturns at Narsingi ORR: 1 Dead, 15 Injured

A bus traveling from Patancheruvu to Chennai via Vijayawada overturned at the Narsingi Outer Ring Road (ORR) on Sunday night around 9 pm. The bus hit a pole after running over the road meridian, causing the accident.

Tragically, a woman named Mamatha fell out of the bus and was killed instantly when she was crushed by the bus. The police used a crane to lift the bus and recover her body, which was then taken to the mortuary.

ACP Narsingi, Ramana Goud, stated that the bus was speeding, which likely caused the driver to lose control. The police are investigating further and have sent the driver to the hospital to check if he was drunk. Passengers reported that the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was 180, indicating he was very drunk.

The accident injured about 15 people. Emergency services, including the police, traffic officers, DRF teams, and ambulance staff, quickly arrived to help. Some injured passengers received first aid on the spot, while others were taken to nearby hospitals.

The accident caused a heavy traffic jam on the busy ORR. The police later used two cranes to remove the bus and clear the road.

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Traffic gridlock engulfs Hyderabad as PM Modi’s visit sparks congestion

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Hyderabad on November 7 for a meeting at LB Stadium caused widespread traffic jams in various parts of the city. The movement of vehicles was severely hampered in areas stretching from OGH, Hotel Rajdhani, MJ Market, Care Hospital, Gandhi Bhavan, and Nampally Railway Station towards Public Garden.

The congestion extended beyond these locations, with Abids and other areas around LB Stadium also experiencing significant traffic slowdown. Despite the efforts of Goshamahala and Nampally Traffic Police to manage the flow of vehicles, bumper-to-bumper jams persisted throughout the afternoon and evening.

Earlier, traffic police had issued an advisory, announcing restrictions on vehicle movement from 2 pm to 8 pm on connecting roads in anticipation of the large crowds expected for the PM’s visit. However, the sheer volume of traffic proved overwhelming, leading to widespread congestion that affected commuters across the city.

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Hyderabad: Brindavan Girls Hostel Student Suicide, Students Protest for Justice

Hyderabad: Brindavan Girls Hostel Student Suicide, Students Protest for Justice, Refuse to Let Police Take Body

Warangal girl Pravalika, who was preparing for Groups at the Brindavan Girls Hostel in Hyderabad, committed suicide on the evening of October 13, 2023. Her death has sparked outrage among students, who have taken to the streets of Ashok Nagar to demand justice and refuse to let the police take her body.

The protests have led to traffic jams in the area, as students have blocked the roads. They have been chanting slogans and holding placards that read “Justice for Pravalika” and “We want answers.”

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Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Accident at Appa Junction

A man died in a road accident at Appa Junction in Hyderabad on Friday morning. The accident occurred when a speeding car lost control and crashed into an autorickshaw. The autorickshaw driver was killed on the spot, while two other passengers were injured.

The police said that the car was being driven by a 25-year-old man, who was under the influence of alcohol. He lost control of the car while negotiating a turn and crashed into the autorickshaw, which was coming from the opposite direction.

The deceased autorickshaw driver has been identified as Upender, 35, a resident of Narsingi. The two injured passengers, Arvind and Prakash, have been admitted to a hospital in a critical condition.

The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. They have also impounded the car.

The accident has once again highlighted the need for road safety measures in Hyderabad. The city has seen a number of fatal road accidents in recent months, many of which have been caused by speeding and drunk driving.

The police have urged motorists to be careful on the roads and to follow traffic rules. They have also asked people to report drunk drivers to the authorities.

The accident has also caused a traffic jam at Appa Junction. The police have been working to clear the traffic and restore normalcy.

The deceased’s family has been informed of the accident. They are in a state of shock.

The police have appealed to the public to help them in their investigation. They have asked anyone with information about the accident to contact them.