Salem passengers have miraculous escape after bus ignites
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The passengers of the private air-conditioned bus exited the vehicle through the emergency exit and the windows as soon as the vehicle caught fire in the wee hours of Sunday.
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A 21-year old motorist was injured in the mishap which occurred when the bus was proceeding to Coimbatore from Chennai. The bus collided with the two-wheeler ridden by the 21-year-old. He has been admitted to a government hospital with fractures in both legs.
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Under the impact of the collision, the petrol tank of the motorcycle caught fire and exploded and the blaze spread to the bus, police said.
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Bus crew immediately opened all exits, including the emergency doors, enabling the passengers to escape unhurt before the bus was gutted.
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However, the belongings of the passengers were gutted in the fire, which was put out by Fire and Rescue service personnel who rushed to the spot.
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Police said the driver of the bus has been arrested for IPC offences rash driving and endangering human life.