46 dead in 9 days in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan: Collisions, short circuits and jammed doors turn buses into deadly traps

India witnessed two devastating bus fires this week, claiming 46 lives. In Andhra Pradesh, a collision with a bike ignited a bus, trapping passengers due to jammed doors. Rajasthan saw a similar tragedy when a short circuit in an AC system caused a blaze, leaving no escape for many. These incidents highlight critical safety lapses in private bus operations.