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Caught on Camera: Biker's reckless ride moments before deadly Andhra bus blaze

A viral CCTV video has emerged showing a biker, identified as Shiva Shankar, allegedly riding recklessly moments before the fatal collision that caused the Kurnool bus fire tragedy in Andhra Pradesh, which left 20 people dead on Friday.The footage, recorded at a petrol pump around 2.23 am on October 24, shows Shankar parking his motorcycle near a fuel dispenser. The pillion rider can be seen dismounting as both men look around, apparently calling out for the pump staff. A few seconds later, the biker returns, turns the vehicle using its tail, and rides away unsteadily. The biker was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Police have identified Shiva Shankar as the motorcyclist who collided with the Bengaluru-bound private bus near Chinnatekuru village in Kurnool district. The motorbike, which had its fuel cap open, was dragged underneath the bus, triggering the massive blaze.As many as 19 passengers aboard the bus and the biker were charred to death in the accident. There were 44 passengers on board the vehicle operated by V Kaveri Travels, and several managed to escape through shattered windows..preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}The bus caught fire shortly after the collision, with flames engulfing the entire vehicle within minutes. Eyewitnesses said the blaze started in the front portion of the bus before spreading rapidly.Police said the driver, Miriyala Lakshmaiah (42), survived by jumping out through the passenger door but “failed to gauge the intensity” of the fire, as per report by news agency PTI. After escaping, he woke up the additional driver and together they broke several windows using a metal rod to help some passengers flee. However, as the inferno spread, the driver fled the spot and was later taken into custody.Lakshmaiah has been booked under sections 125(a) (endangering human life) and 106(1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for overspeeding and negligence.The bus, registered in Daman and Diu, was operating under an all-India permit. Police have seized relevant documents from the travel company and are probing its fire safety mechanisms.Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha announced that a high-power committee comprising officials from the transport, roads, and revenue departments will investigate the incident. “A detailed report will be submitted to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu after completion of the inquiry,” she said.- EndsPublished By: Anuja JhaPublished On: Oct 25, 2025Must Watch

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Nine injured as bus overturns in Telangana, probe suggests driver's negligence

Nine passengers were injured after a private electric bus overturned while negotiating a curve on the Outer Ring Road near Pedda Amberpet on Saturday.According to police, the bus, which was travelling from Hyderabad to Guntur in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, hit a railing while taking a turn and overturned. “Nine of the 15 passengers in the bus suffered injuries, and they were rushed to nearby hospitals. The injuries were not life-threatening,” police said.The NewGo Electric bus reportedly skidded off the Outer Ring Road while taking the curve. Over 20 passengers were on board when the accident took place.indPreliminary reports suggest that the driver’s alleged negligence led to the mishap. “Driver's alleged negligence is said to be the cause of the accident,” police added, noting that an investigation is underway..preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}The incident occurred just a day after another bus accident in Kurnool, raising concerns about road safety and vehicle maintenance standards among private operators.- EndsWith PTI inputs.Published By: Akshat TrivediPublished On: Oct 25, 2025Must Watch