Archive · 16 Sep 2025
BMTC Bus Fire: Passengers Evacuated in Two Minutes
A BMTC bus in Bengaluru caught fire, but all 60 passengers were safely evacuated in under two minutes.
The driver, Jayachandra, and conductor, Chowdappa, quickly got everyone off the burning bus.
Emergency services responded, but the bus was completely destroyed.
BMTC is investigating the cause and will take measures to prevent future incidents, prioritizing passenger safety.
A BMTC bus caught fire near the HAL bus stop in Bengaluru.
The fire occurred around 5:10 AM on Monday.
Driver Jayachandra and conductor Chowdappa evacuated 60 passengers.
Passengers were evacuated in less than two minutes.
The bus was completely destroyed by the fire.
- Who
- BMTC driver, conductor, and passengers
- What
- A BMTC bus caught fire
- When
- Monday, around 5:10 AM
- Where
- Near HAL bus stop, Bengaluru
- Why
- Cause of fire under investigation
- Incident Location
- Near HAL bus stop, Bengaluru
- Passengers on Board
- 60
- Evacuation Time
- Less than two minutes
- Driver
- Jayachandra
- Conductor
- Chowdappa
- Emergency Response
- Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services
