Private bus goes up in flames in Prakasam district
A private bus caught fire due to a tyre burst on NH-167B in Prakasam district early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. as the bus made its way from Kadapa to Vijayawada. All 33 passengers were safely evacuated from the vehicle before the fire engulfed it. The driver promptly pulled the bus over to the side of the road, ensuring the passengers were not harmed.
Fire Department personnel from Kandukuru soon arrived on the scene, attempting to extinguish the flames. By the time they reached the bus, only its skeletal frame remained. The passengers' luggage was lost in the blaze. Voletivaripalem Sub-Inspector Ch. Satyanarayana arrived to lead the investigation into the incident.
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