Woman Killed, Man Injured as RTC Electric Bus Hits Bike Taxi in Ameerpet
A 26-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh was killed and a bike taxi rider suffered serious injuries after a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) electric bus collided with their two-wheeler in Ameerpet on Saturday. The incident has raised fresh concerns about road safety on one of Hyderabad’s busiest commercial corridors.
The victim has been identified as V. Hemadurga, a native of Bhimavaram in West Godavari district. She was staying at a private hostel in Hyderabad and working for a car company in Banjara Hills. According to Punjagutta police, she had taken permission from her office to get her mobile phone repaired and travelled to Ameerpet on a Rapido bike taxi.
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The accident occurred near the rear gate of Big Bazaar in Srinagar Colony, Ameerpet, around midday. As the bike taxi approached the area, an RTC electric bus allegedly hit the two-wheeler. Hemadurga, who was riding pillion, came under the bus wheels and died on the spot. The bike rider suffered severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police have taken the RTC bus driver, identified as Sheikh Anwar, into custody. A case has been registered at Punjagutta police station, and an investigation is underway. Authorities are examining CCTV footage from the area to determine the sequence of events and whether the bus driver was at fault.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | V. Hemadurga, 26, from Bhimavaram, West Godavari |
| Location | Near Big Bazaar rear gate, Srinagar Colony, Ameerpet |
| Vehicles involved | TGSRTC electric bus, Rapido bike taxi |
| Status | Bus driver arrested; case registered at Punjagutta police station |
Ameerpet, a dense commercial and residential hub, sees heavy traffic throughout the day, with RTC buses, private vehicles, auto-rickshaws and bike taxis sharing narrow roads. The area has witnessed multiple accidents in recent months, including a major fire at a garments store in Maitrivanam just days earlier. Residents and commuters have often complained about poor traffic management and inadequate enforcement of road safety rules.
The incident also highlights the vulnerability of bike taxi riders and their passengers. While bike taxi services like Rapido have become a popular mode of transport in Hyderabad for short trips due to their affordability and convenience, safety concerns persist, especially on congested roads with heavy bus traffic.
For Hyderabad residents, especially those who rely on bike taxis or commute through Ameerpet, this accident serves as a grim reminder of the risks involved. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution and for RTC drivers to adhere strictly to traffic norms, particularly on busy stretches.
The investigation will focus on whether the bus driver violated traffic rules, the speed of both vehicles at the time of the collision, and whether any road infrastructure issues contributed to the accident. Police have said they will take appropriate action based on the findings.
Source: Telangana Today – Hyderabad (https://telanganatoday.com/woman-killed-man-injured-as-rtc-electric-bus-hits-bike-taxi-in-ameerpet)