A private bus operated by Kaveri Travels caught fire on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru highway near Kurnool, with at least 32 people feared dead. The blaze erupted after the bus collided with a motorcycle, trapping passengers inside. Rescue efforts are ongoing as officials work to confirm the exact casualty count.
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