Karnataka: 45-Year-Old BMTC Conductor Burnt to Death While Sleeping in Bus in Bengaluru (Watch Video)
According to DCP Lakshman B Nimbaragi, the fire broke out in a BMTC bus belonging to Sumanahalli bus depot. The bus driver Prakash (39) first witnessed the incident at around 4:45 AM.
Bengaluru, March 10: A 45-year-old bus conductor was killed in a massive fire that broke out in a bus parked at Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus stand in Lingadheeranahalli, said the police on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as Mutthaiah Swamy.
According to DCP Lakshman B Nimbaragi, the fire broke out in a BMTC bus belonging to Sumanahalli bus depot. The bus driver Prakash (39) first witnessed the incident at around 4:45 AM. Bengaluru: Conductor Burnt Alive While Sleeping As BMTC Bus Gutted in Fire, Terrifying Pics and Video Go Viral.
Conductor Burnt Alive While Sleeping in Bengaluru:
"Prakash, the bus driver parked the vehicle at the D group stop at around 10:30 PM on Thursday and went to sleep in a restroom at the bus stop, and the conductor slept in the bus", said DCP Lakshman.
"The conductor sustained 80 percent of the burn injury, added DCP. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Previously today, an another fire broke out at plastic bottles and other scrap collection place in Pramod Layout area under Byatarayanapura Police Station at around 12 AM, said DCP Lakshman. Himachal Pradesh Road Accident: Two Burnt to Death, Another Injured After Vehicle Falls Into Ditch in Mandi.
"A total of eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot to extinguish the fire, DCP added. According to police officials, no casualties have been reported.
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