Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- In a harrowing incident, a Mo Bus caught fire near Birupa barrage under Jagatpur Police Station in Cuttack on Saturday.

As per reports, passengers on the bus were forced to flee through the windows of the vehicle as the sensor gate didn't open. The vehicle's malfunctioning entrance gate prevented a normal evacuation, prompting passengers to react swiftly.

The Mo Bus was en route from Agrahata in Choudwar to Cuttack when the incident occurred. Over 35 individuals boarded at various stops, including Chudakhia, Kalinga Square, and Gandhi Square.

Shortly after crossing the Birupa bridge, passengers reportedly heard a loud bang which preceded the fire.

With smoke filling the cabin, the driver managed to stop the bus...