India, Oct. 24 -- The Karnataka Transport Department has deputed a two-member team to Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh to assess the bus fire tragedy that claimed around 20 lives early Friday morning.

The team, sent on the directions of Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, will coordinate with local transport authorities and assist in identifying and supporting any possible victims from Karnataka, Deccan Herald reported.

"We've sent officials who are fluent in Telugu, as it will help them navigate the situation. We're not yet aware if there were any Bengaluru residents on board. A clearer picture will emerge once the team reaches Kurnool," a senior transport department official told Deccan Herald.

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