Sonu Sood Calls For Stricter Bus Safety Norms After Tragic Kurnool And Jaisalmer Fire Accidents

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a devastating incident early Friday morning, a private Volvo bus caught fire in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people. The tragedy has sparked nationwide concern, prompting actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood to speak out on social media, urging stricter safety measures to prevent further loss of life.

Sonu Sood demands for road safety

Reacting to the Kurnool tragedy, Sonu Sood posted on X, “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.” His post talks about the urgent need for government authorities and private operators to implement robust safety protocols to protect passengers.Read his post here:

More about the Kurnool, Jaisalmer-Jodhpur fire accidents

Kurnool's fire accident has shocked the whole country. The ill-fated bus was carrying 43 passengers, including two drivers and two children, when the fire broke out. Emergency services were able to rescue 19 passengers, both children, and the two drivers, bringing the total number of survivors to 23. The remaining passengers are feared to have perished in the blaze. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest a possible electrical short-circuit.This horrific incident follows another deadly bus fire in Rajasthan earlier this month. On October 14, a private AC sleeper bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur collided with a trailer near Agolai village and caught fire, killing 19 people on the spot. With nearly 40 lives lost to bus fires in just two weeks, safety concerns have reached a critical level.As investigations continue, families of the victims are left grieving, while authorities and public figures are calling for stricter enforcement of bus safety standards, including better fire-proofing, emergency exits, and regular inspections of wiring and mechanical systems.