Fire breaks out in a bus in Motihari
At least 27 people were killed and several others injured after a fire broke out in a bus in Bihar's Motihari, news agency ANI reported on Thursday.
The incident happened after the bus met with an accident and overturned thereafter, triggering a fire incident in the vehicle.
Death toll is expected to rise further.
Meanwhile, Bihar Disaster Management and Relief Minister announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the kin of the deceased persons.
"It is a really sad incident. There is a provision to give compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of dead in such cases and it will be given," he said.
#SpotVisuals: Bihar: 12 people dead due to fire in a bus after it overturned, in Motihari; Death toll expected to rise, more details awaited. pic.twitter.com/SNyMYUYmih
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2018
More details are awaited.