Hunsur: A Tempo Traveller (TT) vehicle, which was coming from Keralam towards Mysuru, was destroyed in the fire reportedly caused by a short circuit. 

The incident took place at Harinahalli Gate on Mysuru-Gonikoppa Highway in the early hours of Saturday. 

The TT, which was carrying tourists from Kozhikode in Keralam to Mysuru, was proceeding on Mysuru-Gonikoppa Highway and when it came to Harinahalli Gate at about 3.30 am, the driver noticed the fire and immediately alerted the sleeping passengers. He then stopped the vehicle on the roadside and asked the passengers to alight from the immediately. 

As flames engulfed the vehicle, Harinahalli villagers immediately informed the Fire Brigade Station. Fire and Emergency Services personnel, who rushed to the spot along with the fire extinguishing vehicle, managed to douse the fire.  

It is learnt that three mobile phones, clothes, Rs. 15,000 cash and other items were destroyed in the fire. Hunsur Rural Police have registered a case.