Nine killed as bus catches fire

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Press Trust of India Amethi
Last Updated : Apr 21 2015 | 12:42 PM IST
Nine persons were today killed and six others injured when a roadways bus caught fire in Peeparpur area, a senior police officer said here today.
The incident occurred this morning when the roadways bus going to Sultanpur caught fire due to short circuit in the engine near Ramgaon village, Superintendent of Police Heera Lal told PTI.
He said 42 passengers were on board the bus. Some passengers managed to escape by smashing window panes of the bus.
The SP said that efforts were being made to identify the victims. The injured have been admitted to the hospital in Sultanpur.
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First Published: Apr 21 2015 | 12:42 PM IST

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