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At Least 45 people feared dead after state bus falls into a valley at Telangana, India
Reports has it that among the 45 passengers, 6 children were there and 30 were injured.





At least 45 passengers have died after a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus fell off a ghat road in Telangana, India.


The accident took place in Jagitial district today, the bus carrying the passengers from well known Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple slipped into a gorge near Shanivarapet village under the district at around noon.



The residents and the police reportedly rushed to the scene and have started rescuing the victims. Jagitial District Collector A. Sharat, who is supervising the relief and rescue work, told PTI that the accident happened around 11:45 am and the injured have been shifted to different hospitals.



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The Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao made an announcement that ex-gratia of 5 lakh to the kin of the victims.



Transport Minister Mahendra Reddy, Finance Minister Etala Rajendra and Nizamabad MP K Kavita also visited the injured in hospital and inquired about the accident.



According to a HT report, police suspects that the accident took place due to the failure of brakes.


Source: http://www.exclusiveclue.com/2018/09/at-least-45-passengers-feared-dead.html

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