Fiery Escape: Bus Blaze Near Ranchi

A bus caught fire near Ranchi without any casualties. The crew escaped unharmed, and local residents alleged passengers were also present, aiding in their safe rescue. The fire was promptly extinguished by police within an hour.

A bus caught fire on the periphery of Ranchi on a quiet Sunday evening, but emergency was averted as the driver and helper escaped the blaze unharmed, authorities reported.

The incident unfolded near a toll plaza within the jurisdiction of Ormanjhi police station. Anil Tiwari, the police station in-charge, confirmed that the fire was contained within an hour, thankfully without any passengers officially reported on board.

In contrast, local residents insisted a few passengers were indeed on the bus at the time. They stepped in to assist in the swift and safe evacuation of everyone involved.

(With inputs from agencies.)