Kt Rama Rao Accident: Lorry hits BRS president KT Rama Rao’s car in Telangana | Hyderabad News
HYDERABAD: An accident involving BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s car was reported at Alugunuru junction in Karimnagar on Saturday when a lorry brushed against the vehicle’s rear door as it was being opened, police said. KTR was inside the car at the time and escaped unhurt.According to police, KTR was travelling to Karimnagar when his convoy stopped at Alugunuru junction, where BRS workers had gathered to welcome him. After greeting the party workers, KTR got into his car.While women party workers were tying rakhis to him, the rear door of the car was opened and a lorry passing alongside hit the door.LMD Colony police station SI Sd Anwar said it was a minor accident and there was no danger to KTR.“The driver did not notice the lorry while opening the door. The lorry was moving at a low speed and was not speeding. KTR was on the other side inside the vehicle. The car was parked when the lorry hit the door,” he said.The impact damaged the car door slightly and briefly caused panic among the BRS workers gathered at the spot. Police said there were no injuries in the incident. The lorry driver’s failure to notice the opened car door led to the collision, Anwar said.Before the incident, BRS workers led by former Manakondur MLA Rasamai Balakishan had organised a reception for KTR at the junction. A large crane was used to present him with a garland, following which women workers tied rakhis to him.Despite the damage to the vehicle, KTR continued with his scheduled programme. He later proceeded to Karimnagar as part of the BRS protest against the state government, with the party alleging that the government had failed to fulfil its promises to the youth.
