Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Burns in Kurnool; 15 Rescued

Tragedy struck early this morning as a Volvo bus en route from Hyderabad to Bengaluru was consumed by flames in Kurnool district. The bus, carrying 40 passengers, collided with a motorcycle, leading to a swift and intense fire. Passengers were forced into a desperate escape, shattering windows to flee the rapidly spreading flames. Police suspect the initial collision sparked the fire, trapping occupants within the AC bus. A rapid rescue operation saw 15 passengers pulled from the wreckage and admitted to local hospitals. The entire bus was lost to the fire, and authorities are investigating the precise cause of the accident. The incident serves as a stark reminder of road safety vulnerabilities.