Heroic Driver Saves 75 Lives in Bengaluru BMTC Bus Fire
In a heart-pounding moment on a busy Bengaluru morning, a sharp-eyed bus driver turned potential tragedy into a tale of quick thinking and safety. The government-run Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus burst into flames, but thanks to the driver’s fast actions, all 75 passengers walked away without a scratch.
The drama unfolded on Monday near the HAL Entrance, as the bus—registered as KA 57 F 4568—headed from Majestic to Kadugodi. Picture this: the vehicle is packed with early commuters when smoke starts billowing from the engine. Spotting the danger right away, the driver hit the brakes, shouted warnings to everyone on board, and worked with the conductor to get passengers off safely. Flames spread like wildfire, gutting the entire bus in minutes. By the time firefighters from the Fire Force and Emergency Services arrived, the vehicle was a total loss.
This incident happened under the watch of HAL Police Station, and BMTC has already launched an investigation team to figure out what sparked the blaze. No one knows yet if it was an electrical fault or something else, but the focus remains on how the driver’s alertness prevented any harm.
Bengaluru bus fire incidents aren’t new, and they remind us how vital safety is on the roads. Just last month, on August 14, a tragic fire in an abandoned school bus in Banaswadi’s OMBR Layout claimed a man’s life—he was burnt alive inside. It was a stark contrast to this week’s close call.
Going further back, a devastating 2013 accident on National Highway 4 near Haveri in north Karnataka saw a luxury private bus catch fire after crashing into a bridge railing. Seven people lost their lives, including a heartbreaking case of a couple and their three young kids. Over 25 others suffered severe burns. Police charged the fleeing driver and bus operator with rash driving under IPC sections and the Motor Vehicles Act. They tracked down the driver later and arrested him.
Then, in 2014, another private bus fire in KR Puram injured at least three people after it collided with a motorcycle. An eyewitness captured the chaos on a mobile phone, showing how fast these fires can spread.
Stories like these highlight the risks of bus travel in India, but they also spotlight the heroes—like this BMTC driver—who make all the difference. BMTC officials are praising his efforts, and it’s a good reminder for all of us to stay alert on public transport. Stay safe out there, Bengaluru!
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