Safe Passenger Evacuations
Alert drivers safely evacuate passengers as multiple buses catch fire across India and Saudi Arabia.
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In a separate incident in Visakhapatnam, a bus caught fire only after passengers had disembarked at Dwaraka Bus Station. The driver noticed smoke while taking the bus to the Waltair Depot, pulled over and alerted officials.
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The Palakkad driver, Rajesh, said he kept the bus doors open before evacuating passengers because automatic doors can jam during electrical failures or fires. Firefighters later broke a window to attack the flames and brought the blaze under control within about 30 minutes.
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The Palakkad passengers were travelling from Perinthalmanna, and a replacement vehicle from the depot later transported them to their destinations after the bus was badly damaged.
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The Khammam bus was operated by Shree Manikanta Travels and had begun its journey in Palasa, Andhra Pradesh. After the fire, Konijerla police arranged other buses so the passengers could continue their journey to Hyderabad.
Several buses caught fire across India and Saudi Arabia in recent days, but quick action by drivers and emergency responders kept all passengers safe. In Hyderabad, a private bus with 38 passengers headed to Srisailam caught fire near Karmanghat Hanuman Temple after an electrical short circuit, though firefighters brought it under control NDTV. Similar incidents in Kerala, Telangana, and Mecca all ended without injuries or fatalities.
Kerala Driver Spots Smoke, Evacuates 62 Passengers
In Palakkad district, a bus driver named Rajesh noticed smoke coming from the engine and immediately evacuated all 62 passengers to safety. A suspected electrical short circuit caused heavy damage to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus. Rajesh kept the bus doors open before evacuating because automatic doors can jam during electrical fires. Firefighters broke a window to attack the flames and brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes.
Telangana Driver Alerts Passengers Before Smoke Spreads
On another route in Telangana's Khammam district, a private bus driver spotted smoke emerging from the vehicle and quickly alerted passengers. All 45 passengers evacuated safely from the bus traveling to Hyderabad. The driver used onboard fire extinguishers to contain the flames before they spread. Police arranged replacement buses so passengers could continue their journey without delay.
Mecca Fire Extinguished by Saudi Civil Defense
A moving bus caught fire in Mecca's Al Kakkiyah area, but Saudi Civil Defense teams responded quickly and extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported from the incident. The rapid response prevented any danger to passengers or bystanders in the busy area.
Visakhapatnam Bus Fire After Station Stop
In a separate incident in Visakhapatnam, a bus caught fire only after all passengers had already disembarked at Dwaraka Bus Station. The driver noticed smoke while taking the bus to the Waltair Depot and pulled over to alert officials. The fire was contained without any passenger injuries or losses.
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