Kurnool bus crash: Motorcyclist's alleged intoxication raises questions
A horrific bus accident in Andhra Pradesh in October 2025 left 20 people dead after a motorcycle rammed into a private bus near Ullindakonda, Kurnool.
CCTV footage from a petrol pump earlier in the night showed the motorcyclist, B Shiva Shankar (22), behaving erratically, raising questions about possible intoxication.
The crash dragged both rider and bike under the bus, causing a fire that killed Shankar and 19 passengers trapped inside.
Both drivers arrested for negligent driving
The motorcycle's fuel leak made the blaze spread quickly.
Both bus drivers have been arrested for negligent driving.
Meanwhile, police are questioning the pillion rider to piece together what happened, and forensic tests will determine if Shankar was under the influence at the time—something that could affect charges against the drivers.
The tragedy has sparked fresh concerns about road safety on private interstate busses.