Fire breaks out in AC sleeper bus near KPHB; alert crew evacuates all 20 passengers safely before flames engulf vehicle, averting a major tragedy.

Hyderabad: A late-night fire incident involving a private travel bus in KPHB caused alarm among passengers and commuters, though swift action by the crew prevented any injuries.

The AC sleeper coach, operated by Sri Durga Maheshwari Travels, was en route from Miyapur to SR Nagar, with its final destination being Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh.

Around 11 pm on Friday, as the bus approached the Padmavathi Plaza bus stop in KPHB, flames were reportedly spotted emerging from the driver’s cabin.Reacting quickly, the bus staff evacuated all 20 passengers before the fire could spread further. Within a short time, the flames intensified and engulfed the entire vehicle.

Police and fire services responded promptly after being alerted. Kukatpally Traffic Circle Inspector Janayya, along with firefighting personnel, reached the scene and managed to bring the blaze under control.

No casualties

While no injuries or casualties were reported, the incident led to significant traffic congestion in the busy KPHB area for some time.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.