Fire breaks out in moving bus in Korba district

A passenger bus in Korba district caught fire in its gearbox, causing panic among passengers. Smoke filled the cabin, leading to screams as the driver acted quickly to stop the bus and evacuate around 20 to 25 passengers safely. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. The bus was traveling from Korba to Bilaspur when the fire broke out near Katghora Tehsil Chowk. The gearbox reportedly smoldered for about 15 minutes. Bystanders helped extinguish the fire with water, and a crowd gathered at the scene. After the evacuation, passengers were provided with another bus to continue their journey. The incident caused temporary traffic congestion, but all passengers were safely evacuated, bringing relief to onlookers.