Kurnool bus fire: A massive fire gutted a bus in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. Several people are feared to have died in the fire.
The Volvo bus was reportedly going from Hyderabad to Bengaluru.
Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said his government will extend all possible support to the injured and affected families. “I am shocked to learn about the devastating bus fire accident near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones,” he posted on X.
I am shocked to learn about the devastating bus fire accident near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. Government authorities will extend all possible support to the injured and…
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) October 24, 2025
TDP MLA Lokesh Nara said: “The news of the devastating bus fire accident near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district is heartbreaking. I extend my deepest sympathies to the families who have lost loved ones. Wishing speedy recovery to those injured.”
Former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy said: “The news of the tragic bus fire accident near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district is deeply distressing. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. I urge the government to ensure all necessary assistance and medical support to the injured and those affected by this unfortunate incident.”
Details on the incident are awaited.