Overview
- A private air‑conditioned bus travelling from Kadapa to Vijayawada was gutted by fire in Prakasam district early Tuesday after one of its rear tyres burst, and all 35 people on board escaped without injury.
- The driver pulled the vehicle to the left to inspect the tyre but the bus caught fire before repairs could begin, and the driver opened the emergency exit to lead passengers out through the front door.
- Police told PTI the tyre failure produced heat and friction that ignited the rubber and caused the blaze to spread rapidly, and local fire crews later brought the flames under control.
- The bus was registered in Chittoor, passengers’ luggage was recovered and returned to them at the scene, and no injuries were reported by either police or fire officials.
- Reports are drawn from a police statement relayed by PTI and republished by multiple outlets, and the incident highlights the safety value of prompt driver response, working emergency exits and tyre maintenance.