Four killed as truck runs over vegetable vendors in Ranga Reddy

Hyderabad: At least four persons were killed and several were seriously injured after a lorry ran over a group of vegetable vendors at Aluru Stage on Hyderabad-Bijapur National Highway in Chevella mandal, Ranga Reddy district on Monday.

The incident occurred when the lorry, en route to Vikarabad district from Hyderabad, lost control, the police said. About 50 vendors were selling vegetables by the side of the road when the tragedy occurred. The number of fatalities may rise.

Among the four deceased, three of them were identified as Ramulu and Prem from Aluru and Sujatha from Khanapur. One more person who succumbed is yet to be identified. Witnesses described how a rapidly approaching lorry created fear among the sellers who fled for their lives before impact.

However, the truck ran over many attempting to flee. The lorry eventually crashed into a roadside tree and came to a halt.

The local police arrived at the site and began rescue operations including getting the driver out of the vehicle who was stuck due to the impact. The injured persons were rushed to Government Hospital in Chevella for treatment.

Reacting to the incident, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed his shock and grief over the death toll. He directed DGP Dr Jitender and district collector Narayan Reddy to provide better medical treatment for the severely injured persons.

Investigation is underway. At least four individuals, including the lorry driver, were injured and have been shifted to a hospital, police said.

CM Revanth Reddy asked the officials to immediately inform the full details of the people injured and the cause of the incident.