Kurnool: A horrific accident took place in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday morning. According to information, a Cauvery Travels bus going from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire on National Highway 44 in Chinnatekur, a suburb of Kurnool. The accident was so terrible that the entire bus was reduced to ashes within minutes.
There were reportedly 43 people on the bus at the time of the accident. 19 people were reported to have been burnt alive when the bus caught fire. At the same time, 21 people suffered minor injuries. According to preliminary information, the bus coming from Hyderabad collided with a two-wheeler near Ulindkonda on the outskirts of Kurnool town, causing the bike to fall under the bus and hit the fuel tank, causing a fire and the entire bus was engulfed in flames. Passengers who were fast asleep panicked at the sight of the fire and some came out screaming, while many were caught in the fire.
On receiving information, police reached the spot and started rescue operations. The injured were taken to Kurnool General Hospital. The entire bus was destroyed by fire. It is learnt that most of the passengers were from Hyderabad city. Both the drivers fled after the incident. Fire brigade vehicles also reached the spot and extinguished the fire. The bus caught fire, causing a heavy traffic jam on the highway. Meanwhile, the video of the incident is going viral. There is an atmosphere of grief and anxiety in the entire state. Officials said the death toll would be confirmed only after testing and DNA reports.
Death of four members of the same family
At the same time, four members of the same family were killed in a horrific bus accident in Kurnool district. Four members of the family, including Golla Ramesh, a resident of Golavaripalli in Vinjamur Mandal in Nellore district, died, family members said. Golla Ramesh (35), Anusha (30), Manvita (10) and Manish (12) died.
DIG Koya Praveen gave a statement Kurnool range DIG Koya Praveen said on the bus accident that a total of 39 adults and two children were on board the bus. So far, 19 people are safe and all are being treated in hospital, the DIG said. The passengers were fast asleep at the time of the accident. DIG said 11 bodies have been recovered from the bus so far. The main driver of the bus is missing and another driver has been detained. He said there was no damage to the diesel tank of the bus and the accident occurred when the bike hit it and caught fire.
Bike completely falls under bus: Kurnool Collector At the same time, Kurnool’s district collector Siri said that the bike fell completely under the bus due to the collision.
President Murmu expresses deep sorrow
President Draupadi Murmu and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu have expressed grief over the tragic incident of a bus fire in Kurnool. President Murmu said the loss of life and property in the incident was extremely unfortunate. I express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish the injured a speedy recovery.
PM Modi expresses grief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the incident. “He shared a post on social media and wrote, “”I am deeply saddened by the death of people in the accident in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.” My thoughts are with those affected and their families during this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh has been announced from the Prime Minister’s Relief Disaster Fund to the victims. At the same time, it has been said that an assistance amount of 50-50 thousand will be given to the injured.
CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief
At the same time, Chandrababu Naidu has expressed deep sorrow over this terrible accident. They have issued orders to provide immediate medical assistance to the injured and adequate financial support to the families of the deceased.
Rs 5 lakh compensation to the families of the deceased The Telangana state government has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those killed in the bus accident in Kurnool. It is reported that this compensation will also apply to Telangana citizens who died in the accident. At the same time, a compensation of Rs 2 lakh has been announced for the injured
