Kurnool Bus Fire Accident: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, October 24, 2025—A tragic incident on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru route has caused the death of at least 20 passengers and approximately 21 were rescued, after a Volvo bus caught fire following a collision with a motorcycle. The bus doors jammed while the vehicle was on fire, and survivors made their way out through the windows. Authorities are investigating the incident, and rescue and relief operations are continuing.
National Leaders Extend Condolences
President Droupadi Murmu also offered heartfelt condolences, while paying and praying for the well-being and recovery of the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, via a Twitter post, expressed deep grief regarding the tragedy. The Prime Minister announced ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund and prayed for the fast recovery of the injured.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar also tweeted his heartbreak and called for all means of support to reach the victims of the bus accident and the injured as quickly as possible.
State Leadership Shows Support
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed sorrow over the catastrophic accident, conveyed condolences, and gave assurance of all possible support to survivors and families. He instructed officials to supervise rescue and relief operations. TDP MLA Lokesh Nara conveyed sympathies for families who lost loved ones, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. These tweets demonstrated that national and state leaderships were grieving, standing in solidarity with victims’ families, and committed to providing support and justice in relation to the horrific accident.
Survivors’ Stories About the Tragedy
Survivors described a horrific scene as the bus was consumed in flames. Many passengers escaped by climbing out through the windows. Survivors described smoke engulfing the cabin within seconds and the pandemonium that ensued as passengers fought to escape. First responders arrived quickly and began evacuating survivors and rendering immediate medical assistance.
Next Steps and Investigation
Authorities are looking into the cause of the crash and fire, including reports of an open fuel tank and the technical state of the bus. Emergency response efforts are being coordinated, and payments are being made to the families, and the injured are receiving medical care. Officials continue to monitor the situation as more information becomes available.
This tragedy has highlighted once again the need for road safety and preparedness, as well as closer checks on passenger-carrying vehicles to avoid disasters in the future.
