Afghanistan, Dec. 25 -- At least nine people were killed and 21 injured after a sleeper bus caught fire following a collision with a cargo truck in southern India, police said.
At least nine people were killed and 21 others injured after a passenger bus caught fire following a collision in southern India, local media reported on Thursday.
The incident occurred in the Gorlato area of Chitradurga district, according to the Hindustan Times, citing police and emergency officials.
Sleeper buses are widely used for long-distance travel across India, particularly on overnight routes. However, safety experts have repeatedly raised concerns about emergency exits, fire hazards and delayed evacuation during accidents involving such vehicles.
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