Archive · 29 Jan 2026
36 Escape as Sleeper Bus Catches Fire in Karnataka
A bus was traveling from Hosanagar to Bengaluru when smoke started coming into the driver's area.
The driver got scared and lost control, making the bus crash into a tree.
Then, the bus caught fire.
Luckily, 36 people were able to get out safely through an emergency exit.
Six people, including the driver, got hurt, some badly and some not so much.
People nearby and other drivers stopped to help.
The bus was completely destroyed in the fire.
A sleeper bus caught fire late Tuesday night in Karnataka.
36 passengers escaped through the emergency exit.
Six people, including the driver, were injured.
The fire started after smoke was noticed in the driver's cabin.
Locals and passing motorists assisted the passengers.
- Who
- 36 passengers and the driver of a private sleeper bus
- What
- A sleeper bus caught fire, causing injuries and damage
- When
- Late Tuesday night
- Where
- Arasalu-Suduru in Hosanagar taluk, Karnataka
- Why
- Smoke was noticed in the driver's cabin, causing the driver to panic and lose control
- Location
- Arasalu-Suduru, Hosanagar taluk, Karnataka
- Time
- Late Tuesday night
- Route
- Hosanagar to Bengaluru via Shivamogga
- Injured
- 6 (including the driver)
- Passengers Escaped
- 36
- Cause of Fire
- Smoke in driver's cabin
- Assistance
- Locals and passing motorists
- Bus Condition
- Completely gutted
