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A bus caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle in Andhra Pradesh, southern India, on October 24, 2025, killing at least 25 people.
A tragic incident unfolded in southern India on October 24, 2025, when a passenger bus erupted in flames after a collision with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of at least 25 people and injuring several others. The fire rapidly engulfed the bus, trapping many passengers who were reportedly asleep.
The accident occurred on a highway near Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh state. According to police, the motorcycle rammed into the speeding bus from behind and became stuck, causing sparks that ignited the bus's fuel tank.
Some passengers managed to escape through windows, sustaining minor injuries, while others perished before help could arrive. Forensic experts are investigating the devastating incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu offered their condolences to the affected families.