Private Bus Catches Fire Near Tada in Tirupati District, Passengers Escape Unhurt
The bus was carrying workers returning to Sullurupeta after completing their duties at Sri City. The incident occurred when the vehicle reached near Tada, where flames suddenly broke out.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2026-06-13 06:01 GMT
Tirupati: A private bus was completely gutted in a fire on a national highway near Tada in Tirupati district on Saturday, officials said.
The bus was carrying workers returning to Sullurupeta after completing their duties at Sri City. The incident occurred when the vehicle reached near Tada, where flames suddenly broke out.
Alert passengers quickly evacuated the bus, preventing any loss of life. Within minutes, the fire spread across the vehicle, engulfing it.
Fire department personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information and managed to douse the flames. However, by the time the fire was brought under control, the bus had been completely destroyed.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Authorities have initiated an investigation.