Major Fire Accident in Anakapalli…Passengers Safe

A major bus fire incident was reported in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh, but a major tragedy was averted as all passengers escaped safely. The incident occurred on the national highway at Regupalem in Yelamanchili mandal when a private travel bus belonging to Tulasi Travels, travelling from Bhubaneswar to Chennai, suddenly caught fire near the Regupalem junction.

Alert passengers immediately got down from the bus as flames spread, ensuring there were no casualties. Fire services rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. Preliminary reports suggest that a short circuit may have caused the fire, though a detailed investigation is underway.