The bus that was reduced to a skeleton in the tragic fire accident on Friday (October 24) morning had violated traffic rules and been fined for over-speeding and dangerous driving. Preliminary investigations revealed that at least 16 traffic violation-related challans had been issued against the vehicle.

The horrific accident, which occurred early Friday (October 24) morning on National Highway 44 near Chinnatekur, on the outskirts of Kurnool district, has plunged several families into grief.

The private bus, owned by Vemuri Kaveri Travels and en route from Hyderabad to Bengaluru, caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle, leaving the vehicle completely gutted. Over 20 passengers were burnt alive in the accident.

According to the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department, the bus bearin

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