According to police, 15 people were rescued and were sent to the hospital for treatment.
New Delhi:
At least 11 people died early Friday as a Volvo bus caught fire after it hit a two-wheeler in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool.
As many as 40 people were onboard the bus which was travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. Initial reports suggest that the bus caught fire within minutes of hitting the two-wheeler.
The driver of the bus fleed the spot.
President, Andhra Chief Minister Condole Loss Of Lives
Leaders across the political spectrum condoled the loss of lives in Friday’s bus tragedy.
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In a post on X, President Droupadi Murmu said, “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.”
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu assured that state government authorities would extend all possible support to the injured and affected families.
“The news of the devastating bus fire accident near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district is heartbreaking. I extend my deepest sympathies to the families who have lost loved ones. Wishing speedy recovery to those injured,” Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said.
Former state chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy urged the Naidu government to ensure all necessary assistance and medical support to the injured and those affected by the incident.
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Meanwhile, Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar described the accident as heartbreaking and said, “My prayers are with the victims’ families and those battling injuries. No words can ease their pain, but every possible support must reach them without delay.”
20 People Rescued, Fire Under Control
Vikrant Patil, Superintendent of Police, Kurnool, told NDTV that 20 people were rescued and hospitalised. SP Patil said that the fire was under control.
“At around 3, a Volvo bus of Kaveri travels was going from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. It hit a two-wheeler, and it got stuck under the bus. That probably caused a spark and led to fire,” Patil added.
At the time of the accident, several people were asleep and might have faced difficulty in exiting the fire.
Patil also said that a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team was looking for passengers who might have been left behind.
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