A shocking development has surfaced in the investigation of the tragic Kurnool bus fire involving Vemuri Kaveri Travels near Chinnatekuru. Forensic officials have confirmed that the explosion of more than 400 mobile phones stored in the bus’s luggage compartment was a key factor that intensified the blaze and caused heavy casualties.

The accident reportedly began when the bus collided with a motorcycle. The impact dislodged the bike’s fuel tank cap, resulting in a petrol leak. The motorcycle became trapped under the bus and was dragged for a distance, creating sparks that quickly ignited the leaked fuel. The flames then spread to the luggage area of the bus.

Inside the compartment was a parcel containing hundreds of mobile phones. Due to the rising temperature, the lithium batteries insi

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