KSRTC bus catches fire

KOTTAYAM: A KSRTC bus that was running caught fire today at around 9 in the morning. The bus KL15- 8727 was plying Kottayam-Perunthalmanna route when the incident occurred.

The bus had stopped at Baker junction to load passengers. Once the bus started moving, the passengers inside noticed fire near the starter. The bus driver was informed and he stopped the bus. The local residents soon informed the Kottayam Fire station.

Later, local residents and passengers joined Fire force personnel in dousing the fire within minutes.    

Wire shortage in starter is said to be the reason for fire. As many as 40 persons were inside the buses but no one was injured.