Kurnool Bus Accident: Over 20 Dead, Pawan Kalyan Orders Safety Action
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan
A Hyderabad–Bengaluru sleeper bus caught fire near Chinnatekuru in Kurnool on October 24, killing over 20 passengers.
A private sleeper bus from Hyderabad to Bengaluru had a serious accident near Chinnatekuru in Kurnool early on Friday (October 24).
The bus hit a bike on National Highway 44 and caught fire.
More than 20 passengers died in the accident.
Pawan Kalyan Expresses Grief
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said he was very sad and shocked by the tragedy.
He offered condolences to the families who lost their loved ones.
He also prayed for the injured people to get better soon.
Orders for Help and Support
Pawan Kalyan asked officials to give good medical care to the injured.
He told them to help the victims’ families quickly.
He said the accident was very painful and should never happen again.
The Deputy CM asked the Transport Department to make private bus travel safer.
He said carelessness will not be allowed and ordered an inquiry into the accident.
Bus Had Many Violations
Officials said the bus had many challans in Telangana.
They also found that its fitness certificate expired in March.
Pawan Kalyan said the government will take strict action if safety rules were broken.
