A private bus traveling to Matara from Colombo was completely gutted after fire broke out in the front of the vehicle this morning.

The incident took place at Galle.

Nearly 60 passengers were reportedly on board at the time of the incident. They had managed to exit through the rear door of the bus. No casualties were reported.

The fire was quelled by a joint effort of the Galle Municipal Council fire brigade and the Navy fire brigade.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.