Private bus catches fire near Hassan, none hurt
A private bus traveling from Mangaluru to Bengaluru caught fire near Shantigrama, destroying over 70% of the vehicle. Fortunately, all 36 passengers escaped without injury, although many lost their belongings. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with a tyre burst and potential battery overheating being considered as factors.
- ▪The bus caught fire in the early hours of Saturday.
- ▪All 36 passengers on board escaped unhurt.
- ▪Local residents alerted the police and Fire and Emergency Services.
- ▪The fire was brought under control by two fire tenders.
- ▪The exact cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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A private bus travelling from Mangaluru to Bengaluru caught fire near Shantigrama in Hassan taluk in the early hours of Saturday, gutting more than 70% of the vehicle. All 36 passengers on board escaped unhurt, though many lost their belongings in the blaze.The driver noticed the flames around 2.50 a.m. and promptly pulled over, ensuring all passengers disembarked safely before the fire spread and engulfed the bus.Local residents alerted the police and Fire and Emergency Services. Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control, but not before the vehicle was largely destroyed. Naveen Kumar, District Fire Officer, told The Hindu that the station received the distress call at 3 a.m.
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