RTC Bus Catches Fire in Parvathipuram – Driver’s Quick Action Saves All

A major mishap was averted in Parvathipuram Manyam district when an Odisha RTC bus caught fire near Roddavalasa in Pachipenta mandal. The bus was traveling from Visakhapatnam to Jayapura when smoke suddenly started coming from the vehicle. Acting swiftly, the driver stopped the bus on the ghat road and evacuated all passengers safely. Firefighters rushed to the spot and managed to douse the flames, but the bus was completely gutted. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.