A BMTC bus caught fire on Saturday morning near St. John’s Hospital in Koramangala, Bangalore. The incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. while the bus was in motion.
The driver noticed smoke and immediately stopped the bus, allowing all passengers to evacuate safely. The driver and conductor attempted to extinguish the fire before alerting the Fire and Emergency Services Department.
Fire personnel arrived and put out the blaze. A preliminary inspection by BMTC suggests a possible electrical short circuit, though the exact cause is still under investigation. BMTC is collaborating with the bus manufacturer for a joint technical inspection.
BMTC stated that passenger safety is a priority and assured a thorough investigation into the incident.
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Source: thehindu.com
