BENGALURU
Panic gripped commuters after a fire broke out in a moving KSRTC bus near Freedom Park on the Bengaluru–Tirupati route. The blaze is suspected to have originated in the engine compartment while the vehicle was in motion. The bus was carrying over 20 passengers at the time. Acting swiftly, the conductor ensured all passengers were safely evacuated, preventing injuries. Eyewitnesses reported visible flames from the engine area, raising safety concerns. Authorities were alerted immediately, and no casualties were reported. Officials are expected to inspect the vehicle to determine the exact cause of the fire.