Kurnool bus tragedy: V Kaveri Travels blames biker for blaze that killed 19

The management of V Kaveri Travels has blamed a biker for the Kurnool bus fire that killed 19 passengers. Owner Vemuri Venkateswarlu said the accident occurred when a biker skidded under the bus during rain, rupturing the diesel tank and sparking flames that spread rapidly.

Hyderabad: The management of Vemuri Kaveri Travels (V Kaveri Travels) blamed the biker for the ghastly fire incident at Kurnool that claimed 19 lives.

Vemuri Venkateswarlu, the owner of the private operator, stated that the bus accident occurred after a biker collided with their bus.

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He explained that it was raining at the time, and the biker reportedly skidded and fell under the vehicle, causing the diesel tank to burst and flames to spread rapidly to the bus.

“The fire began near the door, preventing passengers from escaping,” Venkateswarlu said, adding that all the bus documents were valid and that insurance compensation would be provided to the victims by the company.