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Hyderabad Bus Fire Leaves 38 Passengers Safe Near Temple
A private bus going to Srisailam caught fire in Hyderabad early Thursday morning.
The bus was carrying 38 passengers.
It was stopped near a petrol pump when flames came from the engine area.
The driver saw the fire and warned everyone.
All the passengers got off safely.
Firefighters and police came to help control the flames.
Nobody was hurt or killed.
The bus was badly damaged and completely destroyed.
Officials think an electrical short circuit may have started the fire, but they are still investigating.
A private bus traveling from Nagole to Srisailam caught fire near Karmanghat Hanuman Temple in Hyderabad.
The incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. Thursday while the bus was parked near an HP petrol pump.
The bus was carrying 38 passengers, all of whom safely evacuated after the driver raised the alarm.
Firefighters and police controlled the blaze, but the bus was completely destroyed.
Officials suspect an electrical short circuit caused the fire, pending an investigation.
- Who
- A private travel bus carrying 38 passengers, along with its driver, was involved; everyone escaped safely.
- What
- The bus caught fire and was subsequently completely destroyed.
- Where
- Near Karmanghat Hanuman Temple in Gayatri Nagar, Hyderabad, while parked near an HP petrol pump.
- When
- Around 2:15 a.m. on Thursday.
- Why
- Officials suspect an electrical short circuit, although the precise cause remains under investigation.
Key facts
- Passengers
- 38
- Casualties
- None reported
- Route
- Nagole to Srisailam
- Incident time
- Around 2:15 a.m. Thursday
- Location
- Near Karmanghat Hanuman Temple, Gayatri Nagar, Hyderabad
- Vehicle damage
- The bus was completely destroyed
- Suspected cause
- Electrical short circuit
Quotes
Fire official
Official who provided details about the passenger count, suspected cause and emergency call
“There were 38 passengers on board, but no casualties were reported. The cause of the fire is suspected to be an electrical short circuit. We received the call around 2:15 am”
NDTV
Sources
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