Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- A fire broke out in a government-run Ama Bus at Adaspur bus stand on the Phulnakhara-Niali road in Cuttack district of Odisha on Saturday. All passengers escaped unhurt after commuters waiting at the bus stand alerted them to the fire.

The bus was travelling from Bhubaneswar towards Adaspur College. It had just reached the bus stand when people noticed flames near its rear wheel.

The incident took place during college hours, when several students were travelling on the bus along with other passengers.

People waiting near the bus stand immediately alerted those inside the bus. The passengers quickly got off the vehicle to avoid any harm.

On receiving information, the Adaspur fire services team rushed to the spot ...