Survivors of the Kurnool bus fire recount fragmented horrors of screams, smoke, and a desperate fight for life, haunted by those they couldn't save. Meanwhile, devastated families await DNA results to claim the bodies of the 19 deceased, with postmortem and sample collection completed at the accident site.
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Survivors of the Kurnool bus fire recount fragmented horrors of screams, smoke, and a desperate fight for life, haunted by those they couldn't save. Meanwhile, devastated families await DNA results to claim the bodies of the 19 deceased, with postmortem and sample collection completed at the accident site.
A tragic bus accident near Kurnool claimed 19 lives after a bus collided with a motorcycle. The pillion rider recounted how the bike skidded, leading to the fatal crash. The bus driver stated he was driving at 80-90 kmph and couldn't avoid the bike, later attempting to rescue passengers.
Veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, affectionately known as Asrani, has passed away at the age of 84. His death was reported around 4 PM on Monday, just hours after he extended Diwali wishes to his followers online. While the exact cause remains undisclosed, it is understood that the beloved actor had been unwell for some time.
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