At least 19 killed as gravel-laden tipper hits TGSRTC bus near Chevella, Telangana
At least 19 people were killed when a gravel-laden tipper lorry collided head-on with a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus near Mirajaguda in Chevella mandal of Rangareddy district, Telangana, on 3 November 2025.
Summary
The Chevella crash of 3 November 2025 happened when a tipper lorry carrying gravel hit a TGSRTC bus head-on near Mirajaguda village on National Highway 163; both drivers died and many victims were crushed under the gravel. TGSRTC said the tipper overturned after the collision, that initial investigation pointed to overspeeding by the tipper, and that neither the bus nor its driver was responsible. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia from the PM National Relief Fund (PMNRF) of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
Key facts
- Date/place
- 3 Nov 2025, near Mirajaguda, Chevella mandal, Rangareddy district
- Vehicles
- Gravel-laden tipper and TGSRTC bus, head-on
- Deaths
- At least 19
- Ex-gratia (PMNRF)
- ₹2 lakh per deceased; ₹50,000 per injured
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The bus–tipper collision near Chevella on 3 November 2025, which killed at least 19 people, occurred in which district of Telangana?
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Correct answer: C — Rangareddy
The crash happened near Mirajaguda in Chevella mandal of Rangareddy district.
What ex-gratia from the PMNRF did the Prime Minister announce for the next of kin of each person killed in the Rangareddy (Telangana) road accident of 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.