Rashmika Mandanna On 'Truly Devastating' Kurnool Bus Tragedy: Thoughts, Prayers With Every Family Affected
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The tragic bus fire in Kurnool has left the nation in shock and grief. Several lives, including those of children, were lost in the horrific accident. Amid the heartbreaking visuals and accounts from the site,
actress Rashmika Mandanna took to social media to express sorrow.Rashmika Mandanna Reacts To Kurnool Bus TragedyIn an Instagram Story, the Thamma actress described the incident as truly devastating and extended her heartfelt condolences to all the families impacted by the tragedy. She 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," added Rashmika.
ALSO READ: Sonu Sood Calls For Stricter Bus Safety Norms After Tragic Kurnool And Jaisalmer Fire AccidentsAbout Kurnool HorrorThe tragic fire accident in Andhra Pradesh has left the nation in shock. A bus carrying 43 passengers caught fire mid-journey. Only 23 people, including the two drivers, managed to escape. Sadly, the remaining passengers are feared to have lost their lives. A man, who was onboard during the accident, told ANI, "Last night, we boarded the bus at Kukatpally to travel to Bengaluru. I was seated behind the driver’s seat. After a long journey, between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m., I noticed a fire on the window side and immediately alerted the driver. The bus was stopped right away. Meanwhile, we tried to break the windows to escape. Around 20 people managed to get out of the bus, but the others were unable to escape..."According to reports, an electrical short-circuit led to the fire.