Chandigarh, June 7 -- As many as 12 passengers had a narrow escape after a CTU bus suddenly caught fire near the Manimajra police post on Friday night. All passengers on board were evacuated before the flames completely gutted the vehicle. The incident occurred around 8.30 pm when the bus, operating on route number 22 from ISBT-43 to IT Park, was passing through Manimajra. According to eyewitnesses, sparks began emerging from its front portion. Within moments, smoke began to rise, and the flames spread rapidly. The driver managed to steer it to the side of the road. A fire brigade managed to bring the flames under control. Initial suspicion points towards a short circuit as the possible cause of the fire, though the exact reason is yet to be confirmed.htc...