India, Sept. 15 -- Over 50 passengers narrowly escaped a potentially deadly accident early Monday when a BMTC bus caught fire near the HAL bus stop in Bengaluru. The incident occurred at around 5.10 am on the KBS-Kadugodi route, sending commuters into panic.

Officials confirmed that the fire originated in the engine compartment and quickly spread, engulfing the bus. Thanks to the quick thinking of driver Jayachandra and conductor Chowdappa, all passengers were safely evacuated before the flames could cause harm. No injuries were reported, Times of India reported.

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Emergency services were alerted immediately, and fire personne...