Ramban, July 16 -- A major tragedy was averted on Thursday after a passenger bus caught fire on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near the Karol area of Ramban district.
According to officials, the incident occurred while the bus was travelling on the highway when flames suddenly erupted from the vehicle, triggering panic among passengers. The driver immediately stopped the bus, allowing all passengers to evacuate safely before the fire spread.
Soon after the incident, firefighters and police personnel rushed to the spot and launched efforts to bring the blaze under control. The bus was extensively damaged in the fire.
Officials confirmed that no loss of life or injuries were reported, as all passengers were safely rescued in time.
Th...