New Delhi: A sleeper bus en route from Bengaluru to Hyderabad burst into flames after colliding with a motorcycle on National Highway 44 (NH-44) near Ullindakonda cross in Kurnool district, claiming at least 20 lives and injuring several others.

The bus, operated by Kaveri Travels and carrying around 42 passengers, was completely gutted by the fire, which spread rapidly and trapped many inside.According to preliminary reports from local authorities, the incident occurred around 2:30 AM near Chinnatekuru village on the outskirts of Kurnool.

Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as flames engulfed the vehicle within minutes, with some passengers managing to escape through broken windows while others perished in the blaze. Rescue operations involving fire services, police, and medical teams

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