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Driver and cleaner stop a burning sleeper bus and evacuate all passengers

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A sleeper bus caught fire near Mumbalu village in Shivamogga, Karnataka. The driver and cleaner stopped it quickly and got every passenger out safely.

Key Lessons

  • The driver and the cleaner stopped the bus quickly once the fire started.
  • Both of them helped the passengers get out, and no one was hurt.
  • General guidance: when you board a sleeper bus, note where the emergency exits are.
  • General guidance: if a bus catches fire, get out at once and leave your luggage behind.

What Happened

A private sleeper bus travelling from Bengaluru to Sagar caught fire near Mumbalu village in Karnataka's Shivamogga district. The driver and the cleaner stopped the vehicle quickly and moved the passengers to safety. Fire and Emergency Services personnel reached the spot and brought the blaze under control. No injuries or casualties were reported, according to NewsX Live.

Tags:Bus fireEvacuationSleeper busKarnataka

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