Deadly Kurnool Bus Fire: How Fraudulent Driver and Intoxicated Biker Created a Perfect Storm for Tragedy

Oct 26, 2025 07:36 pm CST

A devastating bus fire in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool claimed 20 lives due to multiple safety failures: a driver with a fraudulently obtained license, an intoxicated motorcyclist making fatal decisions, and a travel company violating safety regulations. The tragedy highlights critical gaps in India's road safety enforcement system, where license requirements are routinely circumvented and emergency safety equipment is often missing.