New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- President Droupadi Murmu has expressed her deep sorrow over the tragic bus fire incident in Chitradurga, Karnataka, which claimed several lives.

Taking to X via @rashtrapatibhvn, the President offered her heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident.

In her post, President Murmu wrote, "Deeply pained by the tragic bus fire incident in Chitradurga, Karnataka, which has led to the loss of lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."

An accident occurred near Gorlathu village on National Highway 48 in Chitradurga involving a Seabird private bus and a fuel tanker truck. The lorry, travellin...