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First Registered In Diu, Then Odisha: All About Bus In Which 19 Burnt Alive
A luxury intercity bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire in the early hours of Friday near Ullindakonda in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, killing 19 people and injuring several others.
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Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Crash Revives Memories Of Deadly 2013 Accident
A late-night journey from Hyderabad to Bengaluru ended in tragedy on Friday when a private luxury bus caught fire after colliding with a two-wheeler near Chinnatekur village in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district.
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Live Updates: Bengaluru-Bound Bus With 40 Onboard Catches Fire After Hitting Bike, 20 Dead
Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Accident LIVE News Updates: At least 20 people died after a Bengaluru-bound private bus caught fire and turned into ashes after hitting a bike in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool in the early hours of Friday.
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Fire Breaks Out In Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express In Punjab
A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express near Sirhind railway station here on Saturday morning, officials said.
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'He's Sitting There, Hoping They'll Return': Man Loses 3 Grandchildren In Bus Fire
When a bus caught fire in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday, 21 people died and at least 15 were injured. But behind these numbers lie deeply personal tragedies, including a man who has lost three granddchildren.
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2 Officials Suspended In Rajasthan Bus Fire Case In Which 21 Died
Taking disciplinary action following the Jaisalmer sleeper bus fire tragedy, which claimed 21 lives in Jaisalmer, the Rajasthan Transport Department suspended two officials from Chittorgarh.
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Brand New Bus, One Door And Modifications: The Making Of Rajasthan Inferno
The horrific bus fire tragedy in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer has put the spotlight on how not having an emergency exit in public transport vehicles can endanger lives.
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Patients Not Rescued, Fire Extinguishers Didn't Work: Jaipur Hospital Horror
Six of the patients undergoing treatment at state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur died after a fire broke out late at night on Sunday.
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"Stampedes Not Limited To ...": DK Shivakumar Snaps At BJP Over RCB Tragedy
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar - both under heavy fire over the June 4 stampede at Bengaluru's MA Chinnaswamy Stadium, in which 11 people were killed - have responded to the BJP's demands they resign.
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"What Drama... They Are On A Firing Spree": BJP MP After Bengaluru Tragedy
Calling the spree of suspensions in the wake of Bengaluru stampede deaths "drama", BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Friday hinted that scapegoating has taken place and accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy DK Shivakumar of evading responsibility.
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Kolkata Fire: Hotel Violated Every Possible Safety Norm, Say Officials
What started as a minor blaze inside a virtual tinderbox of a hotel - operating without even basic firefighting provisions - quickly escalated into one of the worst fire tragedies in Kolkata in recent memory, claiming the lives of at least 14 people.
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Fire Rumour By Tea-Seller Led To Jalgaon Train Tragedy: NCP's Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said the Jalgaon train accident was the result of a "sheer rumour" about fire by a tea-seller inside the Pushpak Express, which led to panic and some passengers jumping off.
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"Everyone Began Jumping On Tracks": Passenger Recalls Horror After Fire Rumour
A rumour of "aag lag gayi, aag lag gayi (There's a fire, there's a fire)," triggered the outbreak of mass panic among train passengers and everyone started running, jumping off the train, said a witness to the train tragedy in Maharashtra.
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Trauma And Tragedy In City Of Angels: Covering Los Angeles Fires
Terrified residents caught in blazing neighbourhoods, influencers ignoring the ban on drones and the frightening unpredictability of the wildfires are just some of what journalists covering the fires ravaging Los Angeles for AFP have had to manage.
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LA Fires Ground Report: Losses From 'Apocalytic Tragedy' Likely To Hit $60 Billion
Whole neighbourhoods were burnt down and over 1.4 lakh people were evacuated as at least four to five fires burnt uncontained.
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First Registered In Diu, Then Odisha: All About Bus In Which 19 Burnt Alive
A luxury intercity bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire in the early hours of Friday near Ullindakonda in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, killing 19 people and injuring several others.
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Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Crash Revives Memories Of Deadly 2013 Accident
A late-night journey from Hyderabad to Bengaluru ended in tragedy on Friday when a private luxury bus caught fire after colliding with a two-wheeler near Chinnatekur village in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district.
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Live Updates: Bengaluru-Bound Bus With 40 Onboard Catches Fire After Hitting Bike, 20 Dead
Hyderabad-Bengaluru Bus Accident LIVE News Updates: At least 20 people died after a Bengaluru-bound private bus caught fire and turned into ashes after hitting a bike in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool in the early hours of Friday.
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Fire Breaks Out In Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express In Punjab
A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express near Sirhind railway station here on Saturday morning, officials said.
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'He's Sitting There, Hoping They'll Return': Man Loses 3 Grandchildren In Bus Fire
When a bus caught fire in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday, 21 people died and at least 15 were injured. But behind these numbers lie deeply personal tragedies, including a man who has lost three granddchildren.
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2 Officials Suspended In Rajasthan Bus Fire Case In Which 21 Died
Taking disciplinary action following the Jaisalmer sleeper bus fire tragedy, which claimed 21 lives in Jaisalmer, the Rajasthan Transport Department suspended two officials from Chittorgarh.
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Brand New Bus, One Door And Modifications: The Making Of Rajasthan Inferno
The horrific bus fire tragedy in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer has put the spotlight on how not having an emergency exit in public transport vehicles can endanger lives.
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Patients Not Rescued, Fire Extinguishers Didn't Work: Jaipur Hospital Horror
Six of the patients undergoing treatment at state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur died after a fire broke out late at night on Sunday.
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"Stampedes Not Limited To ...": DK Shivakumar Snaps At BJP Over RCB Tragedy
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar - both under heavy fire over the June 4 stampede at Bengaluru's MA Chinnaswamy Stadium, in which 11 people were killed - have responded to the BJP's demands they resign.
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"What Drama... They Are On A Firing Spree": BJP MP After Bengaluru Tragedy
Calling the spree of suspensions in the wake of Bengaluru stampede deaths "drama", BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Friday hinted that scapegoating has taken place and accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy DK Shivakumar of evading responsibility.
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Kolkata Fire: Hotel Violated Every Possible Safety Norm, Say Officials
What started as a minor blaze inside a virtual tinderbox of a hotel - operating without even basic firefighting provisions - quickly escalated into one of the worst fire tragedies in Kolkata in recent memory, claiming the lives of at least 14 people.
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Fire Rumour By Tea-Seller Led To Jalgaon Train Tragedy: NCP's Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said the Jalgaon train accident was the result of a "sheer rumour" about fire by a tea-seller inside the Pushpak Express, which led to panic and some passengers jumping off.
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"Everyone Began Jumping On Tracks": Passenger Recalls Horror After Fire Rumour
A rumour of "aag lag gayi, aag lag gayi (There's a fire, there's a fire)," triggered the outbreak of mass panic among train passengers and everyone started running, jumping off the train, said a witness to the train tragedy in Maharashtra.
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Trauma And Tragedy In City Of Angels: Covering Los Angeles Fires
Terrified residents caught in blazing neighbourhoods, influencers ignoring the ban on drones and the frightening unpredictability of the wildfires are just some of what journalists covering the fires ravaging Los Angeles for AFP have had to manage.
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LA Fires Ground Report: Losses From 'Apocalytic Tragedy' Likely To Hit $60 Billion
Whole neighbourhoods were burnt down and over 1.4 lakh people were evacuated as at least four to five fires burnt uncontained.
