Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Private Bus Fire Near Srikakulam Junction Disrupts Traffic
A private bus caught fire near a junction in Srikakulam district.
It was traveling from Bhadrachalam to Palasa.
The fire started near the back of the bus.
Flames spread quickly and destroyed the whole vehicle.
Five passengers, two drivers, and a cleaner were on board.
They got off the bus in time and were safe.
The fire caused a traffic jam for a short time.
Police cleared the road, while the exact cause was not reported.
A private travel bus caught fire on Saturday morning near the Narasannapeta, also called Jammu, junction in Srikakulam district.
The bus was traveling from Bhadrachalam to Palasa when the blaze began near its rear section.
The fire quickly spread and completely charred the bus.
Five passengers, two drivers, and a cleaner escaped after getting off immediately.
The fire caused traffic congestion, which police later cleared; no casualties were reported.
- Who
- Five passengers, two drivers, and a cleaner were aboard the private bus.
- What
- A private travel bus caught fire and was completely destroyed, with no casualties reported.
- When
- Saturday morning.
- Where
- Near Narasannapeta Junction, also referred to in reports as Jammu Junction, in Srikakulam district.
- Why
- The blaze reportedly began near the rear seat or rear section; the exact cause was not reported.
- Incident
- Private travel bus fire
- Location
- Narasannapeta/Jammu Junction, Srikakulam district
- Route
- Bhadrachalam to Palasa
- Time
- Saturday morning
- People aboard
- Five passengers, two drivers, and one cleaner
- Damage
- The bus was completely charred or gutted
- Casualties
- No casualties reported
- Traffic impact
- Traffic was temporarily snarled before police cleared the route
