News WATCH: Bus Catches Fire in Odisha’s Rayagada, Narrow Escape For 50 Passengers by Kalahandi Info February 13, 2021 written by Kalahandi Info February 13, 2021 0 comment 165 views Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsappEmail Rayagada: More than 50 passengers had a narrow escape after the bus they were travelling in caught fire near Tarini chhak at Siriguda in Rayagada district late last night. The mishap reportedly took place on Friday night when the bus was on its way to Polasara in Ganjam district from Kasagumuda in Nabarangpur district. A short circuit is suspected to be the reason behind the mishap. The bus was completely charred despite the best efforts of fire fighting teams. A passenger of the bus said, “At around 12 in the midnight, we witnessed smoke coming out of the bus. When we inquired, the bus staff told us to remain calm. After an hour, we again found smoke and fire in the bus but the staff insisted to stay inside. When the bus catches fire completely, they told us to vacate the vehicle.” He further alleged that the bus had no fire safety equipment. “The bus staff didn’t alert the passengers onboard. Their callousness would have cost several lives. We are fortunate to be alive today,” he added. The passengers also alleged that the bus driver and conductor fled the spot and the local police didn’t cooperate with them. “The bus was overloaded. Though we complained of a possible fire, no staff of the bus listened to us. Important documents of several students were charred in the fire,” said another passenger. Source: odishatv Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsappEmail Kalahandi Info previous post Photographer Gets Life Term For Spying For Pakistan In Odisha next post Odisha CM transfers Rs 1,272 cr to bank accounts of 5.3 mn farmers You may also like Major Reshuffle Of Judges In Odisha, Check details June 23, 2022 Odisha: Headmaster Held For Sexually Harassing Inmates Of... May 23, 2022 Nuakhai Celebrated In Odisha’s Kalahandi District September 16, 2021 Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik distributes BSKY smart health... September 14, 2021 Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik dedicated 200 bedded COVID... June 19, 2021 Odisha Declares Journalists as Frontline Covid Warriors May 3, 2021 The Chief Minister warned the administration how to... April 28, 2021 Naveen Makes Big Announcement: Free Vaccine for All April 25, 2021 Odisha to announce free COVID vaccine for all April 25, 2021 Steep TPR drives Kalahandi’s virus burden April 25, 2021 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ