Massive Fire Breaks Out in Moving Bus on Yamuna Expressway; 40 Passengers Escape Safely
Bhopal:
A moving passenger bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, late Saturday night, triggering panic among passengers. Around 40 people were travelling in the bus when flames suddenly erupted. All passengers managed to get out in time and save their lives. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
According to preliminary information, the bus operated by Khajuraho Travels was travelling from Kashmere Gate in Delhi to Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred late Saturday night near the Raya Cut bridge in the Raya police station area of Mathura. Initial reports suggest that a short circuit in the bus's electrical wiring may have triggered the fire.
The flames spread rapidly and engulfed the entire vehicle within a short time, leaving passengers scrambling to escape. As soon as the incident was reported, police and fire department teams rushed to the spot.
Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly one-and-a-half hours before bringing it under control. By then, the bus and the passengers' belongings had been completely destroyed in the fire.
According to police officials, all passengers were safely evacuated from the vehicle and no loss of life was reported. A detailed investigation is underway to establish the exact cause of the fire.
The incident caused temporary panic and disruption on the expressway. The timely evacuation of all passengers helped avert what could have been a major tragedy.
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