Cuttack: Passengers of a Mo Bus had a narrow escape after the vehicle caught fire near Birupa barrage in Jagatpur area of Odisha’s Cuttack district on Saturday.
As per preliminary information, passengers were made to move out through the windows of the vehicle as the sensor gate failed to open after it caught fire.
The Mo Bus was proceeding from Agrahata in Choudwar to Cuttack when the incident took place. Over 35 passengers had boarded the bus at different stops, including Chudakhia, Kalinga Square, and Gandhi Square.
Shortly after crossing the Birupa bridge, passengers reportedly heard a loud noise which preceded the fire.
As smoke filled the vehicle, the driver managed to stop the bus safely. Passengers were in panic when the automatic doors of the bus failed to operate. Left with no option, they escaped through the windows, avoiding a possible tragedy.
The exact cause behind the fire is yet to be ascertained. Investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the fire.
