CCTV footage has emerged showing the moments before a fatal road accident in Hyderabad in which a 26-year-old woman died after the Rapido bike she was travelling on was hit by a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus.
The accident took place on Saturday near the rear gate of Big Bazaar in Srinagar Colony, Ameerpet, according to the available reports.
The woman was identified as Hemadurga, who reportedly worked at a car company in Banjara Hills.
Woman Dies at Accident Spot
According to the reported details, Hemadurga was travelling towards Ameerpet during a break from work. She was reportedly going to have her cellphone repaired when the collision occurred.
The TGSRTC bus collided with the Rapido motorcycle. The impact caused Hemadurga to fall onto the road, after which she came under the wheels of the bus.
She died at the scene of the accident.
The Rapido rider also suffered serious injuries in the crash and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
CCTV Footage Captures Moments Before Crash
CCTV cameras in the area recorded the events immediately preceding the collision.
The footage is expected to form part of the material being examined by investigators as they reconstruct how the accident occurred.
However, the existence of CCTV footage does not by itself establish who was responsible for the crash. Questions concerning the speed of the vehicles, road positioning, possible negligence or any traffic violation will have to be determined through the police investigation.
Panjagutta Police Begin Investigation
Following the accident, Panjagutta police reached the location.
Police reportedly shifted Hemadurga’s body to the mortuary and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Investigators are expected to examine the CCTV footage and other available evidence as part of the probe.
The condition and statement of the injured Rapido rider may also be relevant to the investigation, depending on the medical circumstances and police procedure.
TGSRTC Bus Driver Taken Into Custody
The bus driver was reportedly taken into custody following the accident.
Police have reportedly registered a case under provisions dealing with death caused by rash and negligent driving, along with relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.
The registration of a case or taking a person into custody does not by itself establish guilt. Any allegation of rash or negligent driving will have to be established through the investigation and subsequent legal process.
What Happened in Hyderabad?
Based on the information currently available, the reported sequence is:
- Hemadurga was travelling on a Rapido bike towards Ameerpet.
- The motorcycle was involved in a collision with a TGSRTC bus near Srinagar Colony.
- Hemadurga fell onto the road following the impact.
- She came under the bus wheels and died at the spot.
- The Rapido rider sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital.
- CCTV footage captured the moments leading up to the crash.
- Panjagutta police began investigating the circumstances.
- The bus driver was reportedly taken into custody and a case was registered.
Investigation Will Establish How the Collision Happened
The CCTV footage may provide investigators with important information about the movements of the bus and motorcycle before the collision.
At this stage, however, it would be premature to conclude that excessive speed, negligence or a specific traffic violation caused the accident.
Police investigation, CCTV analysis, witness accounts and other available evidence will be necessary to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers faced by two-wheeler riders on busy Hyderabad roads, particularly when motorcycles and large public buses share congested urban stretches.
For Hemadurga’s family, the incident has resulted in a sudden and tragic loss, while the injured rider remains under medical care.
