School bus catches fire in Velachery; no staff, students on board

A private school bus caught fire in Velachery, Chennai, after dropping off students. No injuries were reported as the vehicle was empty, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the engine fire.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of vehicle maintenance and safety standards for school transportation services.
A private school bus was gutted in a fire near Kaiveli in Velachery on Thursday evening, causing traffic disruption on Velachery-Tambaram road. No one was injured as the bus was not carrying any students or staff at the time of the incident.
The article is a standard report on a local public safety incident.
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