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TGSRTC electric bus catches fire near Karimnagar, passengers escape unharmed

On Sunday morning, a TGSRTC electric bus caught fire near Algunur, not far from Karimnagar, while carrying 39 passengers to Hyderabad. Fortunately, the driver managed to evacuate everyone just in time, before flames consumed the vehicle, which now lies nearly completely destroyed as authorities look into what caused the fire.

BRIC Team
BRIC Team
Jun 21, 2026 · 1 min read · 2 views
TGSRTC electric bus catches fire near Karimnagar, passengers escape unharmed

Key Takeaways

  • •On Sunday morning, a TGSRTC electric bus caught fire near Algunur, close to Karimnagar, while en route to Hyderabad.
  • •The driver successfully evacuated all 39 passengers and crew members just before flames engulfed the bus.
  • •Despite using two fire extinguishers, the bus was nearly completely destroyed by the time firefighters arrived.
  • •The LMD Colony police have registered a case to investigate the cause of the fire incident.

Passengers on a TGSRTC electric bus had a narrow escape Sunday morning when it caught fire near Algunur,close to Karimnagar,on Rajiv Rahadari (State Highway-1). bus,heading to Hyderabad,started spewing fumes from its high-voltage battery compartment.

Driver saw danger,reacted fast. Pulled over,alerted 39 passengers and crew. Everyone evacuated safely just before flames swallowed the vehicle. Driver tried to fight fire with two extinguishers onboard. No match for flames .

By time firefighters arrived,the electric bus was heavily damaged. Nearly destroyed. Cause of fire still under investigation . LMD Colony police opened case to find out what sparked this alarming incident…

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