In a tragic fire accident that occurred on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district early Friday morning. A sleeper bus carrying 42 passengers caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle near Chinnatekur village.
Police confirmed that the ill-fated vehicle belonged to Kaleshwaram Travels and had 42 people onboard, including the driver and assistant.
Preliminary reports suggest that the bus caught fire moments after hitting a motorcycle, leaving passengers trapped inside. Emergency response teams and local authorities launched immediate rescue efforts.
Rescue operations have concluded, and authorities continue to identify victims while ensuring medical aid for the injured. Stay tuned for further official updates with NewsX.
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The tragic incident of a bus catching fire on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru highway in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the loss of many precious lives, is profoundly distressing.
My sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishing strength and a speedy recovery to those injured.
A passenger who was travelling in the bus that caught fire, says, “…Around 2.30-2.40 am, the bus stopped and I woke up and I saw that the bus caught fire…Everyone in the bus was sleeping. We woke everyone…We broke the emergency window as the main door was locked…We jumped out of the window…Many people jumped out of the bus by breaking the windows…”
Kurnool bus tragedy: TDP MP Byreddy Shabari said, “The horrible accident took place at <a href="
Several people lost their lives after a bus burst into flames near the Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool. Fire tenders and Police are present at the spot.
President Droupadi Murmu condoles, “The loss of lives in a tragic bus fire accident in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh is deeply unfortunate. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.”
PM Modi condoles the victims of the Kurnool tragic accident:
“Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM”
Private bus catches fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool, killing 12. TDP MP Byreddy Shabari said: “This bus caught fire in minutes. We could save about 19 people. They have been admitted to the hospital. We couldn’t identify the rest of the people because their bodies were completely burnt. We are doing our best.”
