Fire breaks out in school bus near Kundrathur: Students escape unhurt
Students escaped unhurt after a fire broke out in their school bus near Kundrathur, thanks to the quick actions of the driver and nearby staff.
A private school bus carrying students near Kovur, Kundrathur, in Kancheepuram district, caught fire yesterday morning. The driver noticed smoke emanating from the front of the vehicle and immediately pulled over to the side of the road.
With the help of teachers and staff, all students were evacuated safely. Meanwhile, the fire spread rapidly in the front section. Employees from a nearby gas station used fire extinguishers to bring the blaze under control, preventing a major tragedy.
All students escaped without any injuries and were subsequently sent to school in an alternative vehicle. The incident caused significant concern in the area. An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai