Fire engulfs Hyderabad-Kakinada private bus on NH-65; 36 passengers escape
A private bus traveling from Hyderabad to Kakinada caught fire early Saturday morning, but all 36 passengers managed to escape unharmed. The fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, broke out near Peddakaparthi on National Highway 65. Emergency services responded quickly to control the blaze and prevent further damage.
- ▪The incident occurred around 1.30 a.m. near Peddakaparthi.
- ▪The bus was operated by Rainbow Travels and had departed from Miyapur.
- ▪No injuries or casualties were reported, and an investigation is underway.
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Thirty-six passengers had a narrow escape after a fire broke out in a private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Kakinada in the early hours of Saturday (May 30, 2026).According to Chityala Sub-Inspector Ravi Kumar, the incident was reported at around 1.30 a.m. near Peddakaparthi on National Highway 65, about seven kilometres from Chityala town.The bus, operated by Rainbow Travels, had departed from Miyapur in Hyderabad and was en route to Kakinada when a suspected short circuit triggered a fire in the front portion of the vehicle.Alerted to the danger, the passengers were evacuated safely before the flames intensified.
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