Tragic Bus Fire: A Tale of Two Namesakes

A devastating bus fire in Kurnool district claimed 20 lives, including G Ramesh's family, while his namesake N Ramesh survived after breaking a window to escape. The fire, initially mistaken for a tyre burst, was reportedly caused by driver negligence. Relatives blame the collision with a bike on NH 44.

A catastrophic bus fire in Kurnool district led to the tragic deaths of 20 individuals, including G Ramesh's family, while his namesake and friend, N Ramesh, managed to escape.

According to survivor N Ramesh, the fire erupted around 2:30-3:00 am, initially perceived as a tyre burst by passengers. It later engulfed the bus's front, prompting desperate escape attempts, following a collision with a bike on National Highway 44.

Relatives allege bus driver negligence for the accident. While his family perished, N Ramesh broke a window to escape, saving his own family and some others.

(With inputs from agencies.)