Disaster● LowJul 1 · Jul 1, 2026, 8:56 AM

Private bus catches fire at Vadalur, passengers escape unhurt

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The bus broke down when it reached Vadalur following which the bus crew evacuated the passengers. Within a few minutes, a fire broke out in the vehicle’s battery.

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