Bus catches fire near B’luru, 1 dies

Bengaluru: A 52-year-old woman was killed and a few others were injured when a state transport bus caught fire near Nelamangala on the outskirts of the city early on Tuesday, the police said. One among those injured is critical, while others have sustained minor injuries and are being treated at the hospital, they said. The incident occurred when the bus was proceeding from Chikkamagaluru to the city with about 27 passengers. People claiming to be eyewitnesses said they noticed the fire when the bus was moving and informed the driver.