New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed deep grief over the Andhra Pradesh bus fire in Kurnool district, which claimed 11 lives. Both leaders called the incident “deeply unfortunate” and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
President Murmu posted on social media platform X:
“The loss of lives in a tragic bus fire accident in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh is deeply unfortunate. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. Moreover, I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.”
Vice President Radhakrishnan also expressed his sorrow on X:
“Deeply saddened by the tragic bus fire accident in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock, saying,
“I feel devastated by the bus fire accident near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those who lost loved ones. Government authorities will provide full support to the injured and affected families.”
Former Andhra Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy called the incident “deeply distressing.” He also urged the government to provide proper medical care and support to the victims.
The tragic Andhra Pradesh bus fire happened near Chinnatekur in Kallur mandal. A private Volvo bus traveling from Bengaluru to Hyderabad caught fire after an accident. About 40 passengers were on board. Twelve passengers escaped with minor injuries by breaking the emergency exit. However, the bus completely burned down.
State Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy rushed to the site, expressing anguish: “The loss of so many lives is truly heartbreaking.”
He directed officials to shift the injured to Kurnool Hospital for proper medical care. Additionally, he ordered transport and rescue teams to carry out immediate relief operations.
–IANS
