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.