Highway Bus Fire Tragedy, At least 25 Killed...I'm going to take care of the door
Oct 24, 2025
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According to local media such as India Today and News 18, a second-floor late-night bus collided with a motorcycle leading the way on a highway in Kurnul, Andhra Pradesh, India, at around 3:30 a.m. on the 24th (local time). After the crash, the motorcycle was dragged stuck under the bus, causing a spark due to friction, which caused the bus's fuel tank to explode and quickly burst into flames. At the time, there were about 40 passengers on the bus, most of whom were asleep.
The bus driver immediately stopped the vehicle and tried to extinguish it using a fire extinguisher, but the fire was too strong to contain it.
Some passengers escaped by breaking windows and suffered minor injuries, but many died without getting out.
So far, 25 people, including motorcyclists, have reportedly died. Fifteen rescued people were taken to hospital for treatment.
The police who were dispatched to the scene are investigating the cause of the accident, and it was reported that it was more difficult to escape because the bus door did not work due to an electrical short circuit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India expressed condolences to the families of the victims and said he would pay 200,000 rupees (about 3.3 million won) each to the families of the dead and 50,000 rupees (about 820,000 won) to the injured.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
