NIZAMABAD - A private bus, traversing National Highway 44 en route from Hyderabad to Akola, Maharashtra, met with a violent overturn near Gannaram village in Nizamabad district. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, March 13, 2026, resulted in the deaths of four individuals. At least nineteen others sustained injuries, with some reportedly in critical condition. The bus, carrying an estimated 22 passengers, lost control, veering off the road and overturning near the Indalwai toll plaza.
The deceased have been identified as Manjusha Mygani (30) and her seven-year-old son, Rishi Mygani. Another identified victim is Abbas (40-45), a watch repairer from Bengaluru. The fourth fatality, Rahul (25), was the bus's co-driver, reportedly a native of Maharashtra. Injured passengers were transported to the Government General Hospital in Nizamabad for medical attention.
Details of the Catastrophe
Reports suggest the accident took place around 2:20 AM, though some accounts place it closer to midnight. The bus, operated by Khurana Travels, was on its way to Akola when the loss of control occurred. Several passengers, including the driver and cleaner, sustained injuries of varying degrees. The severity of the impact led to some fatalities occurring at the scene.
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Context of the Journey
The bus had departed from Hyderabad, with passengers having boarded in areas like Bowenpally. The trip was reportedly intended to return families to their native villages in Maharashtra. The highway, a significant arterial route connecting major cities, has been the site of numerous accidents.