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Kurnool bus fire claims 20 lives early Friday morning. Survivors speak of a terrifying ordeal. PM Modi announces compensation—what went wrong, and how are the injured being treated? Read the article given below to know the full details.
PM Modi announces ex-gratia for kin of deceased.
Kurnool: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the devastating bus fire in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, which claimed the lives of at least 20 people early on Friday. He also announced financial assistance for the victims’ families and injured passengers to support them during this tragic time.
Taking to social media, PM Modi said he was “extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Kurnool district.” He extended his thoughts to the affected families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the fire.
The Prime Minister further announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased. Those who sustained injuries in the fire would receive Rs 50,000 each.
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The official statement from his office read, "My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured."
Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 24, 2025
The accident occurred in the early hours, around 3:30 am, near Chinnatekur village in Kallur mandal of Kurnool district. A private bus operated by Kaveri Travels, traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru, caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle on the highway.
Police reported that the two-wheeler got trapped under the bus, hitting the fuel tank, which triggered an immediate explosion. Most passengers were asleep when the fire broke out, leaving little time to escape. Out of approximately 44 passengers aboard, at least 20 were charred to death, while a dozen managed to escape with minor injuries.
The Kurnool District Collector, A Siri, confirmed that 21 passengers were rescued safely. He said that the accident occurred between 3:00 and 3:10 am, emphasizing that the collision led to a fuel leak and subsequent fire.
"Out of 41 passengers, 21 have been rescued safely. Among the remaining 20, the bodies of 11 have been identified so far. Efforts are underway to identify the rest," the collector stated, according to ANI.
Emergency services, including police and fire personnel, rushed to the scene to douse the flames. Scary visuals from the accident site showed the bus completely engulfed in fire. Once extinguished, the bus was left charred beyond recognition.
Passengers who survived the incident described a terrifying scene as flames rapidly consumed the bus. Local authorities are investigating the exact circumstances leading to the collision and subsequent fire.
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The tragic accident has left the local community in shock, with authorities working to provide support to the families of the victims. PM Modi’s announcement of compensation aims to provide immediate relief, but the emotional impact of the disaster remains profound.
The Kurnool bus tragedy serves as a grim reminder of road safety and the risks associated with highway travel during early morning hours. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, while emergency services remain on high alert to prevent such accidents in the future.
