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Drunk Biker's Crash Ignites Deadly Bus Fire in Andhra Pradesh
27 Oct
Summary
- Biker Shiva Shankar was intoxicated when his bike crashed into a divider
- Shankar's bike was dragged by a bus, causing a fatal fire that killed 19
- Forensic tests confirmed alcohol in Shankar's body
According to the Andhra Pradesh police, the tragic incident occurred on October 25th, 2025. Shiva Shankar, a biker, was intoxicated when his motorcycle crashed into a divider. The impact caused Shankar's bike to be dragged by a nearby bus, which then ignited a devastating fire. Sadly, the blaze resulted in the deaths of 19 individuals.
Forensic tests conducted by the state's Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) confirmed the presence of alcohol in Shankar's viscera, indicating he was under the influence at the time of the collision. The police have concluded that Shankar's drunken state was the primary factor that led to the catastrophic chain of events.
The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. However, the tragic loss of life has left the local community in Andhra Pradesh deeply saddened and has raised concerns about the need for stricter enforcement of road safety regulations, particularly regarding drunk driving.
