A government-run bus belonging to the Mysuru City Transport Department caught fire due to a suspected technical malfunction in Bannur town, located in T. Narasipur taluk. The bus was en route from Mysuru to Bannur when the incident occurred.

Thanks to the alertness of the passengers, everyone managed to evacuate safely, and no injuries were reported. As flames engulfed the vehicle, the fire department swiftly arrived and extinguished the blaze.

The Bannur police also visited the scene and are conducting further inquiries into the cause of the fire.

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