A Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus went up in flames in Alappuzha district of Kerala on February 23 (Friday) morning. However, none of the 44 passengers were hurt thanks to the swift response of the driver.
The incident occurred when the bus was between Kayamkulam and Alappuzha, the police said.
The passengers escaped unhurt as the driver noticed a burning smell and asked everyone to get off the bus quickly, they said.