New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday condoled the loss of lives in a tragic bus fire in Andhra Pradesh, terming the accident deeply unfortunate.

A Hyderabad-bound private bus caught fire near Chinnatekur in Kurnool district early Friday after colliding with a two-wheeler, leaving 12 people dead, a police officer said.

Among the deceased was the biker.

\"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 and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured,\" Murmu said in a post on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the loss of lives in a bus fire incident.

\"Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra P

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