Kurnool Bus Tragedy: Forensic Report Finds Hundreds of Phones Fueled Deadly Blaze

Shocking details are emerging about the Kurnool bus accident that claimed 20 lives. The investigation has revealed new factors that intensified the tragic fire.

Officials said the bus caught fire soon after it collided with a two-wheeler. The motorcycle's oil tank cap came off, spilling petrol on the road.

Sparks from the impact are believed to have ignited the petrol, setting the bus ablaze within seconds. The flames spread quickly, leaving passengers with little time to react.

Mobile Phone Parcel Made Fire Worse

Investigators have now found that a large parcel containing hundreds of mobile phones was being carried in the luggage cabin. This parcel made the fire far more intense.

Authorities confirmed that transporting such goods in passenger buses is against safety regulations. They are now investigating how this illegal consignment was loaded.

Hundreds of Phones Exploded Inside the Bus

Forensic teams said hundreds of mobile phones stored in the luggage area exploded during the fire. This caused the flames to spread rapidly across the lower section.

After the bus hit the two-wheeler, sparks reportedly reached the parcel. It contained more than 400 mobile phones, and the heat triggered multiple battery explosions.

The burning batteries produced intense flames that quickly reached the passenger section above the luggage cabin. People seated there had no time to escape.

Passengers Trapped as Exit Failed to Open

Most of the victims were found in the front rows of the bus, directly above the luggage compartment. They were unable to get out in time.

Forensic officials said the emergency exit on the right side did not open properly. The passengers trapped inside were overcome by smoke and fire.

Violation of Transport Safety Rules

According to transport regulations, passenger vehicles are not allowed to carry commercial goods. Only personal luggage belonging to passengers is permitted on board.

Officials confirmed that carrying a parcel of mobile phones violated these rules. They believe this violation greatly increased the severity of the accident.

Lithium Batteries Caused Explosions

Experts explained that mobile phone casings are made of plastic, while their batteries contain lithium. Both materials react dangerously to heat.

Plastic catches fire instantly, and lithium batteries can explode when exposed to flames. These factors caused multiple explosions inside the bus.

Forensic teams concluded that transporting such flammable materials was the main reason for the massive loss of life in the Kurnool bus tragedy.