Hyderabad–Bengaluru Bus Fire Kills At Least 20

A Hyderabad–Bengaluru sleeper bus collided with a motorcycle and caught fire near Chinnatekuru village in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district in the early hours, with the fuel tank reportedly igniting and the vehicle gutted within minutes. At least 20 people, including the motorcycle rider, were killed and many others were injured as most passengers were asleep when the blaze spread. Survivors, including several IT professionals, escaped by breaking windows or exiting through the rear door, suffering fractures and burns; a Bengaluru family of four is feared among the dead. Police and forensic teams are investigating, and leaders including Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra leader N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed condolences and called for accountability. Authorities said the crash adds to a recent string of high‑fatality bus accidents, renewing scrutiny of vehicle safety, roadworthiness and emergency response.