Shocking: 20 Dead As Hyd-Bengaluru Bus Catches Fire!

The highway between Hyderabad and Bengaluru is one of the busiest roads in India, and we generally see several commuters frequenting the same. But in what could be considered an extremely shocking incident, 25 people are fear to dead as a private travels bus caught on fire in the Hyderabad and Bengaluru Highway.

According to preliminary reports, around 40 people were on board for a private bus travelling from Bengaluru to Hyderabad last night. The bus was completely gutted in flames, resulting in a heavy loss of life.

It is being established that at least 29 people are fear dead in this shocking bus accident and the fat could go up based on further medical treatment.

The mishap occurred near Chinnatekur village in Kallur mandal, close to Ullindakonda Cross, about 20 kilometres from Kurnool town. The fire reportedly broke out around 3:30 a.m. in the front portion of the Bengaluru–Hyderabad bound private Travels bus and quickly spread throughout the vehicle.

As the blaze intensified, 19 passengers managed to break open the emergency exit and escape with minor injuries. The injured were rushed to Kurnool Government Hospital for treatment.

According to locals, 42 people were traveling in the bus at the time of the accident and only 19 people survived escaping from the emergency exit. A two wheeler rammed into the bus causing the fire. More details are awaited.