A Wedding Night Ends in Tragedy: Fatal Bus Accident on NH-163 Claims Four Lives Near Rangapur
What should have been a night of joy ended in heartbreak near Rangapur in Pargi Mandal, Vikarabad district, when a private wedding bus carrying guests collided with a stationary lorry on National Highway 163. The devastating incident occurred while the group was returning from a wedding dinner.
🚨 Casualties:
Four passengers — Mallesham, Sandeep, Balamani, and Hemalatha — were killed on the spot.
Over 20 others sustained injuries, with 6 in critical condition.
The victims belonged to Chandanvelly village in Shahabad Mandal, Ranga Reddy district. According to reports, the bus crashed into the lorry, which was parked by the roadside without adequate warning signals, leading to the deadly impact.
Local police and civilians were quick to initiate rescue operations, transporting the injured to Pargi Government Hospital for immediate medical care.
This tragic incident has raised renewed concerns over highway safety, poor visibility, and the dangers posed by unmarked stationary vehicles on busy national roads.
💔 A night of celebration turned into a night of mourning. Our deepest condolences go out to the grieving families.
Stay tuned for updates on the condition of the injured and official statements from authorities.
