A private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, after colliding with a bike. The incident, which occurred around 3 AM, resulted in at least 20 fatalities as passengers struggled to escape due to locked doors and a lack of safety equipment.

The Congress government in Karnataka faced criticism over the bill but other private entities also raised concerns regarding regulation of public spaces usage.

The bus door got jammed due to a short circuit and the vehicle was completely gutted within minutes.