18 passengers escape as KSRTC electric bus catches fire near Mysuru
An electric bus operated by the KSRTC caught fire near Mysuru, forcing the safe evacuation of 18 passengers. The driver noticed flames originating from a tyre area after a brake malfunction, and the vehicle was subsequently destroyed.
Why it matters
The incident raises safety concerns regarding the maintenance and reliability of electric public transport fleets.
Eighteen passengers had a narrow escape after an electric bus operated by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) caught fire near Bilikere, about 20 km from Mysuru, on Saturday evening. The bus was destroyed in the blaze.
The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. when the bus was travelling to Bengaluru from Virajpet.
KSRTC Divisional Controller (Mysuru Rural Division) Veeresh H.T. said the driver noticed flames coming from one of the tyres after the brakes jammed and immediately stopped the bus on the roadside. The passengers were evacuated safely.
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