Saralnama20 people died in a tragic bus accident near Chinnatekkur in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. The private bus, carrying 41 passengers from Bangalore to Hyderabad, collided with a motorcycle around 3 AM. The fuel tank ruptured, causing a fire that engulfed the bus. 21 passengers were rescued safely. District Collector Dr. A Siri reported that 11 bodies have been identified so far. The bus door jammed due to a short circuit, trapping passengers inside. Prime Minister Modi and President Murmu expressed condolences for the victims. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 13:56 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 20 people died in a tragic bus accident near Chinnatekkur in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh on 29 Oct 2023
- The private bus, carrying 41 passengers from Bangalore to Hyderabad, collided with a motorcycle around 3:00 AM
- The fuel tank ruptured, causing a fire that engulfed the bus