Kurnool Bus Fire Exposes Safety Gaps
The Kurnool sleeper bus tragedy, which killed over 20 passengers, highlights the poor emergency equipment of India's intercity coaches.
“These doors are lightweight but useless once flames reach them”
according to Dr R.S. Nair, a transport safety researcher and professor. The Hyderabad–Bengaluru coach's main door jammed after the collision and fire due to a warped doorframe.
- Doors made of thin aluminium or mild-steel
- PVC-coated seals that melt at around 150 °C
- Latch mechanism locked due to heat
Author's summary: Bus fire exposes safety gaps in India's intercity coaches.
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