Kurnool bus tragedy: Rashmika Mandanna, Sonu Sood and others share condolences and concerns over the horrifying incident, latter writes, "Enough is enough"

The sleeper coach had departed Hyderabad for Bengaluru at 10:30 pm on Thursday, carrying 46 people on board, including two drivers.

The Kurnool bus tragedy has left the entire country in shock. The horrific accident claimed numerous lives, including those of children.

As distressing images and accounts from the site circulated online, it sparked a wave of grief and concern on social media, with many celebrities also sharing their condolences and expressing their sorrow.

Taking to her Instagram Stories, Rashmika Mandanna wrote, "The news from Kurnool has been weighing heavily on my heart. Imagining what those passengers must’ve gone through inside that burning bus is just unbearable... To think that an entire family, including little kids, and so many others lost their lives in minutes it’s truly devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with every family affected by this tragedy. May their souls rest in peace."

Strongly reacting to the tragedy, Sonu Sood posted, "Nearly 40 lives lost in 2 weeks to bus fires. People travel to see their families, not meet their end. Time for strict safety norms safer wiring, emergency exits. Enough is enough."

Nearly 40 lives lost in 2 weeks to bus fires. People travel to see their families, not meet their end. Time for strict safety norms — safer wiring, emergency exits. Enough is enough. 💔 pic.twitter.com/yXTeMPF5y3

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) October 24, 2025

Kannappa actor Vishnu Manchu also shared his grievances and wrote, "Deeply disturbed by the tragic bus accident on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru highway. So many innocent lives lost in such a horrific manner. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Prayers for the injured and strength to those grieving."

Deeply disturbed by the tragic bus accident on the Hyderabad–Bengaluru highway. So many innocent lives lost in such a horrific manner. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Prayers for the injured and strength to those grieving. 🙏 — Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) October 24, 2025

According to Times of India, 19 passengers and a motorcyclist tragically lost their lives when a private bus operated by Vemuri Kaveri Travels caught fire near Chinna Tekuru village, close to Kurnool, along the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway at around 3 am on Friday.

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The sleeper coach had departed Hyderabad for Bengaluru at 10:30 pm on Thursday, carrying 46 people on board, including two drivers. Around 2:50 am, while most passengers were asleep, the speeding bus collided with a motorcycle from behind, which became trapped under the vehicle. The impact of the collision sparked a devastating fire, trapping passengers inside and leading to the massive loss of life.