PHOTOS| Private Bus bursts into flames near Nelamangala, Bengaluru; Narrow escape for passengers

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

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

The incident occurred around 1.30 am near Budihal Gate.

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.

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

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.