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Odisha-Bound Bus Catches Fire Near Ramabhadrapuram, All Passengers Safe

  • A private travel bus carrying 37 passengers caught fire near Ramabhadrapuram in Andhra Pradesh after a rear tyre burst, destroying the bus but causing no casualties.
  • Congress MLA Mangu Khilla from Odisha was among the passengers during the fire, which occurred at night while passengers were asleep.
  • The bus driver acted swiftly by stopping the vehicle, opening windows, and evacuating everyone safely to prevent any injuries.
  • Police have begun an inquiry into the cause of the tyre fire, and another bus was arranged to continue transporting the passengers to their destination.
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A private bus going from Bhubaneswar to Malkangiri suddenly caught fire. This incident happened when the rear tyre of the bus burst, due to which the fire broke out. MLA Mangu Khila and 36 other passengers had a narrow escape in this accident. This major accident was averted due to the presence of mind of the bus driver. He immediately stopped the bus and the passengers got ready for exit. Relief news for the passengers, MLA Mangu Khila has suff…

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Times of India broke the news in India on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
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