Screams, smoke, shattered glass: Horrific memories of Kurnool bus fire haunt survivors

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by SANDEEP RAGHAVAN AND YASHASWINI SRIOctober 26, 2025 at 08:44 AM

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A private bus traveling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in 19 fatalities and leaving survivors with traumatic memories. The incident occurred around 2:30-3:00 AM when flames were spotted near a window. Passengers attempted to break windows for escape but found no safety measures available. Survivors described the chaos of screams, smoke, and desperate attempts to survive. Family members of the deceased are awaiting DNA results to identify victims, expected by Sunday evening or Monday morning. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister ordered an investigation into the tragedy.

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