Private bus catches fire near Sagar
A private sleeper bus caught fire near Sagar, Karnataka, while traveling from Bengaluru. All passengers were safely evacuated by the driver and conductor before the vehicle was destroyed.
Why it matters
This incident highlights public transport safety standards and the importance of emergency preparedness in regional transit.
A private sleeper bus heading from Bengaluru to Sagar caught fire near Mumbalu village in Sagar taluk early on Thursday. No one was hurt, as the driver and conductor stopped the bus and evacuated the passengers.
Most of the passengers had got off at Shivamogga, and only two were on board when the driver noticed smoke. He stopped the vehicle and ensured that the passengers got down.
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