Andhra Pradesh bus fire
Travel Agency Owner Arrested in Deadly Andhra Pradesh Bus Fire That Killed 19 Passengers
Nov 07, 2025 06:52 pm CST
The owner of V. Kaveri Travels, Vemuri Vinod Kumar, has been arrested following a tragic bus fire near Kurnool that claimed 19 passenger lives. Authorities discovered the illegally modified sleeper coach caught fire after running over a motorcycle on October 24. Both the travel agency owner and driver face charges of causing death through negligent acts under the Bharat Nyaya Sanhita.
Deadly Andhra Bus Fire Intensified by 234 Exploding Smartphones: Investigation Reveals New Details
Oct 25, 2025 02:45 pm CST
An investigation into the deadly Kurnool bus fire in Andhra Pradesh reveals that 234 smartphones worth Rs 46 lakh exploded during the incident, significantly intensifying the blaze that claimed 19 lives. Fire experts discovered that smartphone batteries, combined with the bus's air conditioning batteries and aluminum structure, created catastrophic conditions after an initial fuel leak ignited the vehicle.
Deadly Andhra Pradesh Bus Fire: 19 Lives Lost Due to Negligence and Safety Violations
Oct 25, 2025 11:40 am CST
A catastrophic bus fire near Kurnool claimed 19 lives, revealing serious safety violations in private interstate transport. Telangana officials blame driver negligence and illegal bus modifications by Kaveri Travels. The incident has prompted both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to announce stricter regulations for private bus operators.
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.