The accident occurred within the Choutuppal police station limits. The bus, carrying around 36 passengers, was en route to Hyderabad when the collision took place. Following the incident, the injured passengers were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blaze was brought under control. No casualties have been reported so far, and the exact cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained, according to officials.