The bus was carrying 234 smartphones that likely ruptured, exacerbating the fire, officials told local media.

The fire trapped dozens on board, many of whom were sleeping, as it drove along a highway in Andhra Pradesh state.

Two recent bus fire tragedies in India raise urgent concerns about passenger safety and the need for stricter regulations.

At least 20 people are dead after a bus caught fire following a collision with a motorcycle in southeastern India on Friday, according to reports.

HYDERABAD: A passenger bus erupted into flames after a motorcycle crashed into it early Friday, killing at least 25 people and injuring several others in southern India, police…

The bus was carrying 234 smartphones that likely ruptured, exacerbating the fire, officials told local media.