BMTC bus catches fire

Bangalore, Dec 25, 2012, [News report by Deccan Herald] Passengers of a BMTC bus had a miraculous escape when the moving vehicle caught fire near Tin Factory on Old Madras Road. Police said the rear wheel of the bus caught fire after sparks flew from the battery. Soon, flames engulfed the bus and the driver immediately stopped the vehicle allowing passengers to get down. Two fire tenders rushed to the spot and put out the fire.