Lucknow: A major accident was averted late Saturday night on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. A massive fire suddenly broke out in a moving bus going from Delhi to Madhya Pradesh. There were about 40 passengers in the bus at the time of the incident. Seeing the flames rising, panic spread among the passengers. However, the driver showed understanding and helped all the passengers to get out safely. It is fortunate that no one died in this incident.
Where and when did the fire break out in the moving bus?
According to the information, this incident happened near Milestone 110 on Yamuna Expressway in Raya police station area of Mathura at around 2 pm on Saturday night. The bus was going from Delhi towards Madhya Pradesh. During this time suddenly the bus caught fire. Within no time the fire took a huge form and flames started rising from the bus along with smoke.
Why was there panic among the passengers as soon as the fire broke out?
There was scream among the passengers due to sudden fire in the moving bus. About 40 people were present in the bus. Seeing the fire spreading, everyone started trying to get out to save their lives. During this time, the driver showed understanding and helped the passengers get out safely. A major accident was averted as all the passengers came out of the bus in time.
How was the fire controlled?
As soon as information about the incident was received, local police and fire department teams reached the spot. Firefighters started the work of extinguishing the fire and after much effort the flames were controlled. According to the police, there is no information about any passenger being injured in the accident.
What is the stated reason for the fire in the bus?
According to initial information, the cause of fire in the bus is said to be short circuit. However, detailed information regarding the actual reasons for the incident is yet to be revealed. At present, this accident has once again raised questions regarding the safety of passenger buses running on the highway.
Have cases of bus fires come to light before?
This incident of bus fire on Yamuna Expressway has happened at a time when many such accidents have come to light in recent months. Earlier on October 6, a sleeper bus caught fire on the Greater Noida-Noida Expressway. However, in that incident also the passengers were evacuated safely in time.
At the same time, on September 24, 9 passengers died in a fire in a sleeper bus on Yamuna Expressway. In such a situation, these continuously coming incidents have increased the concern regarding the technical inspection and security arrangements of passenger buses.
