A private bus caught fire at Ojili mandal in Tirupati early Thursday. (File Photo)

Hyderabad: A private bus caught fire at Ojili mandal in Tirupati early Thursday.

The bus was completely gutted in the blaze triggered due to short-circuit. All 19 passengers on board were safe. The travel bus was heading to Bengaluru from Bapatla in Guntur district when the incident occurred.

Minutes after the fire control room received a call, the fire-fighters rushed to the spot and the flames were doused within an hour. The police are collecting more details from the driver to know reasons behind the short-circuit.


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