Bengaluru: A BMTC bus traveling from Majestic to Kadugodi was completely gutted in a fire near HAL Gate early Friday morning. Thanks to the quick response of the driver and conductor, all 75 passengers on board were evacuated safely, averting a major tragedy.
The incident occurred around 5:15 am, when smoke was first noticed in the bus engine near the gear lever. Alert to the danger, the driver immediately halted the bus and, along with the conductor, opened both doors to ensure passengers could quickly disembark.
Eyewitnesses said the bus had left Majestic depot around 4:15 am and had reached the HAL area when the smoke began rising from the engine. Within minutes, flames engulfed the vehicle.
ಇದನ್ನೂ ಓದಿ: Bengaluru: ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್–ಕಾಡುಗೋಡಿ ಮಾರ್ಗದ ಬಿಎಂಟಿಸಿ ಬಸ್ ಎಚ್ಎಎಲ್ ಗೇಟ್ ಬಳಿ ಬೆಂಕಿಗೆ ಆಹುತಿ, 75 ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರು ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತ
The fire and emergency services rushed to the spot and managed to douse the flames, but by then the bus was reduced to a charred shell. Officials confirmed that there were no casualties.
The BMTC said it will launch a detailed inquiry into the cause of the fire, which is suspected to have originated in the engine compartment. The corporation also lauded the driver and conductor for their presence of mind, which prevented injuries or loss of life.
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