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Bus Crashes Into Chemical Tanker on NH-44 Near Jadcherla, No Casualties Reported

Rapid evacuation by the driver helped avert casualties.

Overview

  • A Jagan Travels bus rear-ended a chemical tanker on the Macharam flyover in Mahabubnagar district early Thursday, with both vehicles headed toward Hyderabad.
  • Officials said all passengers were safe, though some reports noted minor injuries during the hurried exit through emergency exits.
  • Coverage differed on the substance involved, with references to hydrofluoric acid and hydrochloric acid, as dense fumes spread across the area without fire.
  • Firefighters and fire tenders secured the scene and brought the situation under control, and traffic on NH-44 was briefly disrupted.
  • Passengers were shifted to a replacement bus to continue their journey, and police opened an inquiry into the drivers.