Odisha MLA's Narrow Escape as Bus Catches Fire on Andhra Pradesh Highway
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Odisha Congress MLA Mangu Khila and 36 others narrowly escaped a tragedy after the rear tyre of the bus they were travelling on caught fire during its journey from Bhubaneswar to Nabarangpur, police said.
The incident occurred near Ramabhadrapuram in Andhra Pradesh, according to PTI news agency.
All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated before the vehicle was completely gutted in the blaze, Khila was quoted as saying while speaking to reporters.
Police said no injuries were reported, with the driver’s quick response and the alertness of passengers playing a key role in ensuring everyone got out safely.
Fire services personnel and local authorities reached the spot and brought the fire under control, though the bus could not be saved.
