Andhra Bus Fire Tragedy: Passengers Charred 20 Killed in Fiery Crash on NH44

This special report covers the horrific bus tragedy in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, where a private bus from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after colliding with a bike. An eyewitness recounted the horror, stating, ‘The doors were completely locked… I broke the emergency exit… There was smoke all the way to the back.’ At least 20 passengers were killed in the blaze on National Highway 44, with many being asleep at the time of the accident. The incident has prompted responses from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who has assured all possible support to the victims' families, and the Congress party, which is now demanding a high-level probe into the accident and the vehicle's safety measures. Officials are on the ground, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and circumstances that led to the devastating loss of life.