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Deadly Bus Fire in Andhra Pradesh: Driver Fled as 20 People Perished in Kurnool Accident
Oct 24, 2025 10:38 pm CST
A devastating bus fire in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district claimed 20 lives when an AC sleeper bus from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after a motorcycle collision. The main driver fled the scene instead of helping passengers escape the burning vehicle, while survivors broke windows to escape. Authorities have arrested the driver and announced compensation for victims' families.
Tragic Kurnool Bus Fire Claims 19 Lives After Two-Wheeler Collision on Hyderabad-Bengaluru Route
Oct 24, 2025 01:36 pm CST
A devastating incident occurred in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district when a luxury bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after colliding with a two-wheeler on NH-44. The accident, which happened around 3:30 am Friday, resulted in 19 fatalities as the bus was rapidly engulfed in flames. Authorities report the bus door jammed as electrical wires snapped, while passengers who managed to escape broke windows to flee. Government officials including Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed condolences and announced financial assistance for victims' families and the injured.