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PHOTOS| Private Bus bursts into flames near Nelamangala, Bengaluru; Narrow escape for passengersThe Nelamangala traffic police and fire department personnel arrived at the scene shortly after to douse the blaze, though the bus was completely gutted. A case has been registered at the Nelamangala Traffic Police Station.
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<div class="paragraphs"><p>Bengaluru bus fire</p></div>

Bengaluru bus fire

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The outskirts of Bengaluru saw a major scare near Nelamangala as a private bus lost control and collided with an electric pole.

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The crash triggered a massive fire, leaving the bus engulfed in a fierce blaze right on the edge of the highway.

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The incident occurred around 1.30 am near Budihal Gate.

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According to the police, the driver of the Prajwal Travels bus reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and climb the divider.

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All 30 passengers managed to get off the bus safely before the flames spread.

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The Nelamangala traffic police and fire department personnel arrived at the scene shortly after to douse the blaze, though the bus was completely gutted. A case has been registered at the Nelamangala Traffic Police Station.

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(Published 06 February 2026, 12:44 IST)