Hyderabad, March 25 -- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal of the City Civil Court has directed the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) to pay compensation of Rs 24,86,105 to a minor girl who lost her leg in a bus accident.

The tribunal also ordered that the compensation amount carry an interest rate of 9 percent per annum from the date of filing the case until full payment.

Details of accident

The victim, Harshita, a resident of Saidabad, was six years old at the time of the accident. On August 4, 2020, she was walking with her parents from Bogaram towards Nelapatla when a TGSRTC bus coming from behind hit her near Ramannapet.

As a result of the impact, the front wheel of the bus ran over her right leg, causing severe ...