At least 20 killed in second deadly bus-truck crash on Indian highways in 2 days

The head-on collision comes just a day after 15 people died when a passenger bus hit a parked truck

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Authorities inspect the remains of a passenger bus after it collided with a truck loaded with concrete stone chips on Monday. Photo: Handout

Published: 3:11pm, 3 Nov 2025Updated: 4:04pm, 3 Nov 2025

A truck loaded with concrete stone chips rammed into a passenger bus in southern India early on Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring about two dozen, local authorities said.

The state-run transport bus was carrying around 70 passengers en route to Hyderabad city in southern Telangana state when a truck coming from the opposite direction collided with it near the town of Chevalla, local district official K. Chandrakala said.

The front of the bus was badly mangled, trapping several passengers inside.

“The gravel from the truck fell into the bus once the collision happened. This aggravated the situation and caused more casualties,” a Hyderabad police officer said.

Rajendra Prasad, superintendent at Chevalla hospital, said 20 bodies had been moved to the mortuary and would be handed over to their families after verification.

“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,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media.

At least 20 killed in second deadly bus-truck crash on Indian highways in 2 days

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The head-on collision comes just a day after 15 people died when a passenger bus hit a parked truck

The head-on collision comes just a day after 15 people died when a passenger bus hit a parked truck