Tension erupts in Mirjaguda after bus crash protest in Telangana
Angry locals voiced deep frustration, blaming years of poor infrastructure and neglected road safety for the tragic Mirjaguda accident.
Tension Erupts in Mirjaguda After Deadly TGSRTC Bus Accident; Locals Confront MLA Kalle Yadaya
Hyderabad, November 3, 2025: Tragedy and anger gripped Mirjaguda village in Telangana’s Rangareddy district on Monday after a horrific collision between a TGSRTC bus and a gravel-laden truck claimed at least 20 lives and left several others injured. What began as a sombre visit by Chevella Congress MLA Kalle Yadaya to the accident site quickly turned chaotic, as grieving locals erupted in protest, venting their fury over what they described as years of government neglect and broken promises.
As the MLA arrived to assess the situation, residents surrounded his convoy, shouting slogans and demanding accountability. “MLA Down Down!” echoed across the area, their chants filled with grief and rage. The scene grew tense when some in the crowd reportedly picked up stones and hurled them in frustration, forcing police to step in. Under heavy security cover, Yadaya was escorted away from the site as tempers flared.
The public outrage reflected a deeper anger simmering beneath the surface — one fueled by repeated road tragedies, delayed infrastructure projects, and what many see as official indifference. “How many more lives must we lose before they fix this road?” shouted a villager, tears welling in his eyes. “Every week there’s an accident here. We warned them so many times, but no one listened.”
Residents claimed that the ongoing road construction work on the Mirjaguda–Chevella stretch had been moving at a snail’s pace for months. The incomplete and uneven road, combined with heavy truck traffic, has turned the area into a death trap. “The condition of the road is so bad that it’s difficult even for buses to maneuver safely,” said another local, adding that repeated complaints to the authorities had gone unanswered.
Speaking briefly before his hurried exit, MLA Kalle Yadaya attempted to defend the administration’s actions, saying, “We were able to convince those who approached the NGT to withdraw cases. So work also started two days back.” His statement, however, did little to pacify the angry crowd, which accused politicians of showing concern only after lives were lost.
Eyewitness accounts of the accident painted a chilling picture. The TGSRTC bus, carrying around 70 passengers, was heading toward Hyderabad when a speeding tipper lorry loaded with gravel collided head-on. The impact was so severe that the front portion of the bus crumpled instantly, with the first six rows of passengers crushed under the debris. Witnesses said the lorry’s gravel load poured into the bus, making rescue efforts even more difficult.
Emergency responders and locals rushed to pull survivors from the wreckage, their cries mixing with the wails of relatives who arrived moments later. Several injured passengers were taken to the government hospital in Chevella for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were moved to the district hospital for identification.
As the sun set over Mirjaguda, the village was shrouded in grief and anger. The accident not only took lives but also reignited the debate over road safety, accountability, and governance. For the residents, the tragedy was not an isolated incident — it was a grim reminder of years of neglect. “This wasn’t fate,” said one mourner softly. “It was failure.”