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Tourist Bus with 45 Students Catches Fire Near Theni
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:36 PM
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A tourist bus carrying 45 students caught fire near Theni in Tamil Nadu, injuring several passengers and prompting a swift rescue operation.
A tourist bus carrying 45 students caught fire near Theni town in Tamil Nadu early this morning, according to local police reports. The blaze erupted on a stretch of the Theni–Palakkad highway, forcing the vehicle to stop and the passengers to evacuate.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, rescuing several students who suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation. All 45 passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, and no fatalities were reported.
Theni police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with preliminary findings pointing to a possible electrical fault. The bus, operated by a private tour company, is under scrutiny for maintenance records.
The incident has raised concerns over vehicle safety standards for student travel in the region, following a series of similar accidents in recent years.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, rescuing several students who suffered minor burns and smoke inhalation. All 45 passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, and no fatalities were reported.
Theni police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with preliminary findings pointing to a possible electrical fault. The bus, operated by a private tour company, is under scrutiny for maintenance records.
The incident has raised concerns over vehicle safety standards for student travel in the region, following a series of similar accidents in recent years.