The Bengaluru-bound private bus that went up in flames at Chinnatekur on the outskirts of Kurnool on the early hours of October 24, 2025 Photo: Special Arrangement
In a tragic incident, over 25 passengers were reportedly charred to death and several others were injured when a luxury private travel bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire near Chinnatekuru village in Kurnool district early on Friday (October 24, 2025).
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. He instructed State officials to coordinate with Andhra Pradesh authorities and take necessary relief measures.
He further spoke with the State Chief Secretary K. Ramkrishna Rao and the Director General of Police (DGP) B. Shivadhar Reddy regarding the accident and suggested setting up a helpline immediately. Instructions were given for the Gadwal District Collector and Superintendent of Police (SP) to visit the accident site.
Andhra CM expresses shock
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock and heartfelt condolences to the families of those who were burnt to death in a private bus in Kurnool district.
The Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus reportedly caught fire when it was hit by a motorcycle near Chinna Tekuru in Kurnool and about 15 people were reportedly charred to death. Several other injured in the accident were admitted in a local hospital in Kurnool.
In a message on X, Mr. Naidu, who is currently on a UAE tour, said the accident was devastating and that the government would extend all possible support to the injured and affected families.
The CM instructed senior officials to visit the accident spot and take necessary steps for relief to the accident victims. He also ordered that the best efforts be made to save the lives of those who were severely burnt.
Not registered in Karnataka, says Karnataka Transport Minister
Speaking to The Hindu, Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that he had verified with officials that the bus involved in the accident in Kurnool district was not registered in Karnataka. The operator, he said, is based in Hyderabad, and the bus had been operating regularly to Bengaluru.
“I have instructed Transport Department officials to coordinate with their counterparts there and obtain details of the victims,” he said, adding that it was a shocking incident.
Published – October 24, 2025 08:02 am IST
