How did the Kurnool bus accident happen and what now? | Analysis

In a tragic incident, over 19 passengers were reportedly charred to death and several others were injured when a luxury private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire near Chinnatekuru village in Kurnool district early on Friday (October 24, 2025). The private sleeper coach was carrying 43 passengers when it caught fire after colliding with a motorbike in the opposite direction around 3.30 a.m.

Join us for a detailed analysis of the accident with The Hindu’s reporters on the ground.