A major disaster was averted after a private travels bus caught fire at Jammu Junction in Narasannapeta mandal while travelling from Vijayawada to Tekkali.
According to the available information, flames suddenly erupted from the bus while it was on its way to Tekkali. The alert driver immediately stopped the vehicle after noticing the fire.
Six passengers travelling on the bus were able to get out safely. Firefighting personnel reached the spot and launched efforts to bring the flames under control.
Despite the firefighting efforts, the fire spread rapidly and the bus was completely gutted.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited.
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