A horrific bus accident in Andhra Pradesh has claimed at least 25 lives after a private Kaveri Travels bus caught fire following a collision with a two-wheeler near Chinna Tekuru village in Kurnool district early Friday.
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The bus, travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru with over 40 passengers, erupted in flames within minutes of the impact. Authorities report that the bus door became jammed, trapping many passengers inside. Twenty people managed to escape by breaking windows, but others were unable to get out in time.
Dr Siri, overseeing the rescue, confirmed that 21 individuals have been traced so far. Of these, 11 bodies have been formally identified, while nine remain unidentified.
The Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister, Ramprasad Reddy, stated that the department is reviewing bus documents and safety compliance for the past two months.
The accident occurred around 3:30 am on National Highway 44 (NH-44), shortly after the bus departed Hyderabad at midnight. Police suspect that the two-wheeler became lodged under the bus, producing a spark that triggered the blaze. The bus driver reportedly fled the scene.
The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has been deployed to determine the exact cause of the fire. Passengers who were asleep at the time faced extreme difficulty escaping, highlighting serious safety concerns for AC buses in such emergencies.

Kurnool bus collides with bike; fire engulfs vehicle, killing 25 passengers

Andhra Bus Blaze Claims 25 Lives

Kurnool bus collides with bike; fire engulfs vehicle, killing 25 passengers

October 24, 2025 | 10:03 IST