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Bus Fire on Tamil Nadu Highway: Driver’s Quick Action Saves All Passengers
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 05:33 PM
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A bus caught fire on a Tamil Nadu highway, but the driver’s swift response prevented any casualties. The incident was captured on video and has gone viral.
A bus traveling on a stretch of the Tamil Nadu highway caught fire early this morning, according to local authorities. The vehicle, which was carrying several passengers, was traveling between Chennai and Coimbatore when flames suddenly erupted from the engine compartment.
The driver, who remained calm, immediately shut off the engine and used a fire extinguisher to douse the flames. His quick actions prevented the fire from spreading to the passenger cabin, allowing all occupants to evacuate safely.
Emergency services, including the local fire brigade and police, arrived within minutes. They confirmed that no one was injured and that the bus was later towed away for investigation.
The incident was recorded by a passenger and the video quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing attention to the driver’s heroism and the importance of vehicle safety measures.
The driver, who remained calm, immediately shut off the engine and used a fire extinguisher to douse the flames. His quick actions prevented the fire from spreading to the passenger cabin, allowing all occupants to evacuate safely.
Emergency services, including the local fire brigade and police, arrived within minutes. They confirmed that no one was injured and that the bus was later towed away for investigation.
The incident was recorded by a passenger and the video quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing attention to the driver’s heroism and the importance of vehicle safety measures.