Shivamogga Bus Fire: 36 Passengers Escape, Six Injured in Karnataka
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CNBC TV18•29-01-2026, 12:15
Shivamogga Bus Fire: 36 Passengers Escape, Six Injured in Karnataka
- •A private sleeper bus caught fire in Shivamogga district, Karnataka, injuring six passengers while 36 others escaped.
- •The incident occurred late Tuesday night at Arasalu-Suduru in Hosanagar taluk, with the bus en route to Bengaluru from Hosanagar.
- •Smoke in the driver's cabin led to the driver losing control, crashing the bus into a tree.
- •Passengers managed to escape through the emergency exit as the fire erupted, with locals and motorists assisting.
- •Ripponpet police have registered a case, and the RTO has been asked for a detailed report on the fire's cause.
Why It Matters: A bus fire in Shivamogga injured six, but 36 passengers safely escaped thanks to emergency exits.
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