US Edition25 Dead in India After Bus Catches Fire After Crash
The bus fire was caused by a motorcycle collision that ruptured the fuel tank, trapping 44 passengers and killing at least 25, officials said.
- Around 41 passengers were on board, with 21 escaping without injuries, as reported by Kurnool Superintendent of Police Vikrant Patil.
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief and pledged support for the victims, stating his condolences on social media.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences and announced financial aid for victims' families from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.
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