Fire fighters at work as a bus carrying students of Varode KPSMM School caught fire in Tamil Nadu
The bus, carrying 45 students from the vocational higher secondary section of Varode KPSMM School, caught fire near Devadanapatti in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district. All 49 people on board, including 45 students, three teachers and a parent, escaped unhurt. Fire and rescue services personnel from Periyakulam and Vathalakundu rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control after nearly 30 minutes.
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One of the rear tyres burst with a loud noise, following which the driver immediately pulled over, according to teachers accompanying the group. Locals provided food and temporary accommodation to the stranded group, teachers said. The bus was completely gutted after its rear tyres reportedly burst. The incident triggered panic among the students and their parents back home. The incident occurred around 11am when they were travelling towards Munnar after visiting Kodaikanal. Smoke and sparks were noticed near the rear wheel, prompting the teachers and bus staff to evacuate the students without delay. The vehicle caught fire soon afterwards, with flames rapidly engulfing it. However, the bus and several belongings, including the students’ bags and clothes, were completely destroyed. The travel agency arranged a replacement bus to bring the students back to Ottapalam. A major tragedy was averted as all the students and accompanying adults managed to escape from the burning bus. Download the TOI App.
Palakkad : Panic gripped Varode village near Ottapalam after a tourist bus carrying school students from the village caught fire near Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning. The group had set out on a two-day excursion to Kodaikanal on Saturday.