Kurnool Bus Fire: The Incredible Stories of 23 Survivors and a Fortunate Cancellation

The Gadwal District administration in Telangana has released critical details regarding the private bus fire accident that occurred in Kurnool during the early hours of Friday, October 24, 2025. This report confirms the astonishing survival of 23 passengers, many of whom are currently receiving medical attention, while others emerged unscathed. Furthermore, a remarkable twist emerged with the story of Tarun (27), who had the foresight to cancel his journey just before boarding the ill-fated bus.

Here is the list of passengers who either escaped with minor injuries or are currently undergoing treatment:

1. Manempally Satyaranayana (27) from Sathupally, Khammam, is undergoing treatment at Government General Hospital in Kurnool.
2. Badanthra Jaya Surya (24) from Miyapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, is also undergoing treatment at Government General Hospital in Kurnool.
3. Andoj Naveen Kumar (26) from Hayatnagar, Hyderabad, is undergoing treatment.
4. Saraswati Harika (30) from Bengaluru, is receiving treatment at Government General Hospital in Kurnool.
5. Nelakurthi Ramesh (36) from Dataluru Mandal, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, sustained minor injuries and is reported safe.
6. Srilakshmi (Nelakurthi Ramesh’s wife), Jaswitha (8), and Abhira (1 year 8 months) are all safe and with family members in Kurnool.
7. Kapar Ashok (27), from Telangana, is safe and has proceeded to Hyderabad.
8. Musaluri Sriharsha (25), from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at Kurnool GGH.
9. Punupatti Keethi (28), from S.R. Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, has been discharged and has returned to Hyderabad.
10. Venugopal Reddy (24), from Telangana, reached Hyderabad after receiving treatment.
11. M.G. Ramreddy, from East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, reached Hyderabad after receiving treatment.
12. Ashwin Reddy was not injured and remains safe at the accident site.
13. Aakash was not injured and is safe.
14. Jayant Kushal, from Madhya Pradesh, who works in Hyderabad, is safe.
15. Pankaj Prajapati was not injured and is safe.
16. Guna Sai, from East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, sustained minor injuries and is undergoing treatment.
17. Shiva was not injured and has reached Bengaluru.
18. Gloria Elsa Sam was not injured and has reached Bengaluru.
19. Charith (21), from Bengaluru, is safe and has reached Bengaluru.
20. Mohammed Khizer (51), from Bengaluru, is safe and has reached Bengaluru.
21. Gantasala Subramayam (36), from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, is undergoing treatment at Aakash Hospital.

The district administration also provided details regarding the bus drivers involved:

1. Lakshmaiah, from Palnadu district, who was at the wheel when the accident occurred, is currently absconding from the scene.
2. Shivanarayana, from Prakasam district, the spare driver, is currently in police custody.