Andhra bus fire: Phones, elbows, laptops were tools of survival

Passengers Recall Scenes Of Courage, Panic, Kindness Passengers Recall Scenes Of Courage, Panic, Kindness Passengers Recall Scenes Of Courage, Panic, Kindness Passengers Recall Scenes Of Courage, Panic, Kindness Passengers Recall Scenes Of Courage, Panic, Kindness

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Hyderabad: A journey at the end of a joyful festive weekend turned into a nightmare for passengers aboard the private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. In an instant, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and thick smoke, jolting them awake to a scene of sheer horror. Panic erupted as people scrambled to escape, using whatever they could - mobile phones, laptops, even elbows and knees - to break windows and jump out. For many, the ordeal unfolded in mere seconds but felt like an eternity. Nelakurthi Ra