Eight people were killed when a bus caught fire in Harnaut region in Nalanda on Thursday evening.
At least 10 were injured in the incident.
Seven adults and a child lost their lives.
The Bihar Government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. four lakh for the kin of the eight killed.
Those injured were immediately admitted to the nearby hospital.
Further details are awaited.
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