Kurnool Bus Tragedy : Biker Riding Recklessly Moments Before Andhra Bus Tragedy

New Delhi : 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. 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.

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.

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. 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.

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