Archive · 19 Aug 2025
NBSTC Bus Catches Fire; Passengers Escape Unharmed in Murshidabad
Imagine a big bus carrying people.
Suddenly, the bus caught fire!
Everyone inside had to quickly get out.
Thankfully, nobody got seriously hurt, but it was a scary situation.
The fire started because of something electrical, maybe a wire problem.
The people on the bus were very upset and said the buses aren't kept safe enough.
Now, the police are trying to find out exactly how the fire started.
An NBSTC bus caught fire near Morgram, Murshidabad, on Monday.
Passengers evacuated the burning bus, escaping unharmed.
The fire started near Dohalmore, with smoke quickly followed by flames.
Locals assisted passengers, with some experiencing breathing difficulties.
Authorities are investigating the cause, suspected to be an electrical short circuit.
- Who
- Passengers of an NBSTC bus.
- What
- An NBSTC bus caught fire.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Near Morgram, Murshidabad.
- Why
- The cause is under investigation; an electrical short circuit is suspected.
Passengers' Concerns
Authorities' Response
Maintenance
Passengers' Concerns
Passengers alleged gross negligence in bus maintenance and safety checks.
Authorities' Response
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and the bus's maintenance records.
- Incident
- NBSTC bus fire
- Location
- Morgram, Murshidabad
- Date
- Monday
- Company
- NBSTC
- Injuries
- Minor injuries reported
- Cause (Suspected)
- Electrical short circuit