Muzaffarpur, Aug. 12 -- A passenger bus travelling from Motihari caught fire on the NH-27 Barji overbridge in Muzaffarpur at 12:45 am on Wednesday.

According to Sub-Divisional Fire Officer of Motipur, Amrita Kumari, all 35 passengers were safely evacuated, and the fire was triggered by a short circuit in the bus.

"The bus was travelling from Motihari towards Chhatarpur with around 35 passengers on board. All people have been safely evacuated. The fire broke out at 12:45, and our fire department has been working at the scene since 1:04. The fire was triggered by a short circuit," Kumari told ANI.

Further details are awaited.

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