Private bus gutted in fire on Suryapet-Khammam highway after tyre burst; No casualties reported
The incident occurred when the bus, en route to Khammam, suffered a tyre burst, igniting sparks that caused the fire accident. The flames quickly engulfed the vehicle, reducing it to ashes.
Suryapet: A private travels bus was completely destroyed in a fire on the Suryapet-Khammam National Highway near Mothey village on Friday morning. The incident occurred when the bus, en route to Khammam, suffered a tyre burst, igniting sparks that caused the fire accident. The flames quickly engulfed the vehicle, reducing it to ashes.
No passengers were on board at the time of the incident, and the driver, who was alone, managed to escape by jumping out of the bus, averting any loss of life. The alert driver noticed the danger early and took swift action. Firefighters from the local fire station rushed to the scene and helped in putting out the flames.
