SaralnamaA private bus caught fire near Chinnatekkur in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. About 20 people died in the accident. The bus collided with a two-wheeler around 3 AM, causing a fuel leak and fire. Out of 41 passengers, 21 were rescued. PM Modi and President Murmu expressed condolences. The bus was traveling from Bengaluru to Hyderabad. District Collector Dr. A Siri said 11 bodies have been identified so far. The bus door jammed due to a short circuit, trapping passengers inside. The entire bus burned to ashes within minutes. To escape a burning vehicle, break windows and exit quickly if doors are jammed. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 19:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A private bus caught fire near Chinnatekkur in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh on 25 Aug 2023
- About 20 people died in the accident
- The bus collided with a two-wheeler around 3:00 AM, causing a fuel leak and fire