An omni bus went up in flames on Chennai-Bangalore National Highway near Sriperumbudur on Thursday.
The bus was used to transport the staff of a private firm between Kundrathur and Vellore. It was heading towards Vellore early on Thursday. Around 10 a.m., thick smoke began coming out from the front of the bus. The driver exited the vehicle through the door and alerted the Fire and Rescue Services personnel and the police. However, the bus went up in flames before they reached the spot.
