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Tragedy on NH-44: A Volvo bus from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after a collision near Kurnool. Twelve dead, dozens injured and more casualties are feared-how did a spark turn a routine journey into a nightmare in minutes?
18 passengers have been identified alive.
Andhra Pradesh: Over twelve people have died after a Volvo bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire early Friday morning. The accident occurred near Ullindakonda in Kurnool district when the bus collided with a two-wheeler. Several others remain hospitalized, and authorities are still searching for missing passengers.
Preliminary reports suggest there were around 40 passengers on board. Out of these, 18 passengers have been identified alive. Police said several bodies were completely charred, making identification difficult.
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Expressing grief over the tragedy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said, “I am shocked to learn about the devastating bus fire accident near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. Government authorities will extend all possible support to the injured and affected families.”
I am shocked to learn about the devastating bus fire accident near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. Government authorities will extend all possible support to the injured and…
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) October 24, 2025
The bus, operated by Kaveri Travels, departed Hyderabad around midnight with 40 passengers on board, including staff. Around 3:30 am, it hit a two-wheeler on National Highway 44 (NH-44). Police suspect the two-wheeler got stuck under the bus, causing sparks that ignited the fire. The driver reportedly fled the scene immediately after the accident.
Eyewitnesses said the fire spread rapidly, engulfing the bus in just a few minutes. Byreddy Shabari, Nandyal MP, stated, “An eyewitness traveling in the opposite direction tried to rescue passengers but could not help everyone. About 19 people were saved, but the bus was consumed by flames quickly.”
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SP Vikrant Patil told NDTV, “It hit a two-wheeler, which got trapped under the bus, likely causing a spark that led to fire. Since it was an AC bus, passengers had to break the windows to escape. Those who could manage to break the glass survived.”
Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Ramprasad Reddy said the department is reviewing bus safety compliance records for the past two months.
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
President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences, stating, “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
