Andhra Pradesh: Passengers safe as bus catches fire in Prakasam district

All 33 passengers escaped safely after a private travels bus travelling from Kadapa to Vijayawada caught fire following a tyre burst near Chundi in Prakasam district, according to reports.

Hyderabad: All 33 passengers had a providential escape safely after a private travels bus caught fire following a tyre burst near Chundi in Valetipalem mandal of Prakasam district at midnight, according to reports reaching here.

The bus was travelling from Kadapa to Vijayawada when the fire broke out. The bus driver immediately alerted the passengers and helped them get down from the vehicle.

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A major accident was averted as all the passengers were safe.