In a tragic road accident, more than 20 individuals are believed to have lost their lives after a private bus caught fire following a collision with a two-wheeler near Chinna Tekuru village in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district on Friday. The Hyderabad–Bengaluru route bus, which had approximately 40 people on board, caught fire just after the accident.
Massive Bus Accident in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
A tragic accident involving a private Travels bus en route Bengaluru from Hyderabad has left several casualties. According to the police, the bus, carrying 42 passengers including the driver and assistant, caught fire after… pic.twitter.com/NdAtPlx3Qf
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Kurnool District Collector Dr. Siri confirmed that 21 people have been traced in the tragic bus fire.
Shocking visuals 💔
A tragic fire accident near Chinnatekur, Kurnool, a Kaveri Travels bus from Bengaluru to Hyderabad was completely gutted in flames😞
Over 25 passengers reportedly lost their lives, while only 12 survived. A two-wheeler trapped under the bus is suspected to… pic.twitter.com/c8PeH7eKpB
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21 People Traced in the Tragic Incident
21 people have been traced so far, according to Kurnool District Collector Dr. Siri. 11 bodies were identified, and 9 were unknown. She also said the bus door became stuck, and passengers could not evacuate when the fire engulfed everything quickly.
DIG Koya Praveen explained that while the crash with the cycle ignited the fire, combustible items within the vehicle escalated the inferno. He also explained that the bus did not have necessary fire-safety features, although the fuel tank was intact.
12 Passengers Escape Through Broken Windows
Twelve passengers could escape through shattered windows, but many of them suffered major burn injuries. Firefighters fought the blaze for several hours, and authorities stated the final death toll will be determined once cooling operations are over.
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh | 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.
More details awaited pic.twitter.com/JMsDJQpnen
— ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2025
President of India Droupadi Murmu was shocked at the deaths in the devastating bus fire accident in Kurnool.
The deaths in a tragic bus fire accident in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, are unfortunate. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and wishes for the early recovery of the injured,” said President Droupadi Murmu in a tweet.
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.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 24, 2025
The Kurnool Tragedy Echoed a Rajasthan Bus Fire Earlier this Month
The Kurnool mishap follows a similar tragedy in Rajasthan earlier this month, where 22 people, including three children, died when a Jaisalmer–Jodhpur bus caught fire near Thaiyat village. Investigations later revealed that a short circuit in the air conditioning system triggered the blaze.
