Bus Catches Fire After Hitting a Bike, Many Feared Dead News24 –

A road accident occurred early Friday morning in the Chinnatekur area of Kallur Mandal in Kurnool district, when a Kaveri Travels bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru suddenly caught fire. The entire bus was reduced to ashes within minutes of the tragedy.

As per the preliminary information received about the incident, the bus collided with a two-wheeler on the highway, causing a fire. Media reports suggest that the bus was carrying dozens of passengers at the time of the accident. Several travelers managed to escape through the emergency exit, while several others are feared dead. The accident also led to a traffic jam on the highway. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire and are trying to determine the total number of passengers on board the bus.

Several videos of the accident have spread rapidly across the internet. Officials have stated that the exact death toll will be confirmed only after investigations and DNA reports. The accident has raised serious questions about safety standards in long-distance bus operations.