New Delhi, Oct 24, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Andhra Pradesh bus fire incident that claimed 11 lives and announced an ex gratia of Rs two lakh each for the kin of the deceased.

At least 11 people were killed when a Volvo bus caught fire and turned into ashes after it hit a two-wheeler in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool in the early hours of Friday. The bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru had around 40 people on board. The bus accident occurred near Ullindakonda in the district.

Expressing grief, the Prime Minister’s Office posted on X, “Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the sp

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