Video: Tourist Bus Filled With Passengers Catches Fire, 18 Injured

In a shocking case, a tourist bus which was coming from Uttarakhand suddenly caught fire after it rammed into a truck that was standing in Srikakulam district. This incident took place Sunday morning. 

Alert passengers who were inside the bus got down immediately minutes after the accident. There are 18 passengers who were injured and have been admitted to nearby hospitals in Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam.

Soon after the news went viral, Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings Minister Dharmana Krishnadas has asked the Srikakulam Superintendent of Police R.N. Ammi Reddy to look into the matter and take necessary measures.

Andhra Pradesh: A tourist bus caught fire after hitting a parked lorry in Ranastalam Mandal of Srikakulam, today. Six people have been injured in the incident. Fire has been brought under control. pic.twitter.com/cahdiPvIcT

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2020

A tourist bus met with an accident and caught fire on national highway 16 near Pydibimavaram of Srikakulam district. At least 10 injured shifted to hospital. #AndhraPradesh pic.twitter.com/Jc1TZuWZii

— Aashish (@Ashi_IndiaToday) January 5, 2020