Hyderabad: The personal bus that ignited in Kurnool, leaving a number of guests feared dead, has a record of numerous traffic infractions in Telangana.
According to Telangana Traffic Police information, the car had e-challans worth 23,000 for offenses consisting of overspeeding, harmful driving, and wrong-side driving. It was likewise punished for getting in no-entry zones (9 circumstances) and unauthorised parking, besides disobedience of orders and failure to bring a driving licence.
Based on per existing traffic policies, personal buses are restricted from going into, leaving, plying, or idling on all arterial roadways in Hyderabad and Secunderabad in between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Bus was in shape and had legitimate licenses: AP Transport Department
The Andhra Pradesh Transport Department clarified that the personal bus (Registration No. DD01 N0430) associated with the terrible fire mishap near Chinnatekur on National Highway-44 remained in excellent condition and had all legitimate files.
Authorities stated the bus, signed up under Kaveri Travels in Daman and Diu on May 2, 2018, had a legitimate traveler license till April 30, 2030, physical fitness certificate till March 31, 2027, and insurance protection till April 20, 2026.
“The bus was mechanically healthy. The fire broke out after it crashed into a bike, triggering a significant blaze. An extensive probe is underway, and preventive procedures will be taken based upon the examination report,” the Transport Department mentioned.
The mishap happened in the early hours of Friday near Chinnatekur on NH-44, Kurnool borders. Numerous travelers were charred to death after the bus ignited following the crash.