Bus Fire in India Kills 25 After Collision with Motorcycle
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A bus fire in southern India, intensified by hundreds of smartphones onboard, resulted in at least 20 deaths after a collision caused a fuel tank explosion. The smartphones' lithium-ion batteries likely worsened the fire, which was further fueled by electrical batteries used for the bus's air conditioning. The incident highlights safety concerns related to transport and electronic waste in India.
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- At least 25 killed in India after bus catches fire in crash with motorcycle Al Jazeera
- At Least 25 Dead After Bus Becomes Engulfed in Flames Following Collision with Motorcycle People.com
- Fire Engulfs Bus in Southern India, Killing 20 The New York Times
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