Bus fire in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Around 20 passengers had a narrow escape after a BMTC bus caught fire near the checkpost close to St John’s Hospital in Koramangala at 9.15am Saturday. No injuries were reported.
The bus (KA-57-F-3291) was operating on its usual Hoodi to KR Market route, when smoke was noticed inside the vehicle.
A BMTC official said the driver brought the bus to a halt and ensured all passengers disembarked. The driver and conductor used the fire extinguisher available on the bus and alerted fire and emergency services personnel, who brought the blaze under control.
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