Hyderabad: A private travel bus on the Khammam–Visakhapatnam route caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday, destroying the vehicle completely. Alert action by the driver ensured that all passengers and staff escaped without injuries.
The incident occurred when the bus was travelling from Khammam to Visakhapatnam. As the bus reached the Kovvur flyover, a self-motor short circuit triggered the fire. Flames spread rapidly within minutes.
Travel bus driver’s alertness averts a major tragedy
Sensing danger, the driver immediately stopped the bus on the roadside and alerted those on board. Six passengers and four staff members got down safely. The driver then informed the fire department.
Fire personnel rushed to the spot and brought the flames under control. However, the bus had already suffered extensive damage. Officials estimated the loss at around ₹80 lakh.
Authorities arranged another bus and shifted the stranded passengers to their respective destinations. No injuries were reported in the incident.