Narrow escape for 36 passengers

At least 36 passengers had a narrow escape after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus caught fire and was completely gutted near Housing Board Colony, Upper Dakolar, in Rampur Bushahr, Shimla district. The incident occurred around 11:30 am when the bus engine suddenly caught fire, which quickly spread. Fortunately, all passengers managed to exit safely before the flames intensified. The Fire Department responded swiftly and extinguished the fire. Regional Transport Officer Atul Gupta stated that an inspection team is investigating the cause of the fire and will prepare a report on the damages. Authorities are ensuring proper safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.