Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Ranchi Bus Fire: Passengers Escape, Raises Safety Concerns
A bus caught fire on its way from Ranchi to Chatra.
Thankfully, the fire started while the bus was moving, and all of the 45 passengers were able to escape safely.
The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical problem, similar to ones that have caused other recent bus fires.
Firefighters and local shopkeepers put out the fire, and no one was hurt.
The passengers were then taken to their destination using an alternative mode of transport.
A bus traveling from Ranchi to Chatra caught fire on Saturday evening.
The incident occurred on the Ranchi-Lohardaga highway, near Mandar Bazar.
Around 45 passengers were on the bus, and all escaped unharmed.
The fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit near the battery box.
This event follows recent fatal bus fires in other regions.
- Who
- Passengers on a bus traveling from Ranchi to Chatra
- What
- A bus fire
- When
- Saturday evening
- Where
- Ranchi-Lohardaga highway, near Mandar Bazar
- Why
- Suspected short circuit near the battery box
- Incident Location
- Ranchi-Lohardaga highway
- Incident Details
- Bus fire due to suspected short circuit
- Passengers Involved
- Approximately 45
- Injuries
- None reported
