Andhra Bus Fire Accident: Over 12 Charred to Death in Kurnool Tragedy

This special report focuses on the horrific bus tragedy in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, where a Hyderabad to Bengaluru-bound bus caught fire after a collision, resulting in over 12 deaths. The Kurnool SP stated, 'Some bodies are visible, but we are not able to tell the final numbers.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences and announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured. The incident, which occurred around 3 a.m., prompted a major response, with Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams dispatched to the scene. Due to the severity of the fire, many victims were charred beyond recognition, necessitating the collection of DNA samples for identification. The report covers the ongoing investigation into the cause and the response from authorities.