Mathura bus fire: Moving bus catches fire on Yamuna Expressway, 40 passengers rescued safely
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A moving bus carrying around 40 passengers caught fire on the Raya Cut Bridge of the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura. All passengers were evacuated safely, with no casualties reported. Short Circuit Suspected: A suspected electrical short circuit is believed to have triggered the fire, which completely engulfed the bus and destroyed passengers' belongings.
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Uttar Pradesh, Nov 13: Panic gripped passengers after a moving bus carrying around 40 people caught fire on the Raya Cut Bridge of the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district during the early hours of Saturday. Fortunately, all passengers were evacuated safely, and no casualties were reported.
The incident occurred at around 1:38 AM when the bus was crossing the bridge under the jurisdiction of the Raya police station. According to police officials, information about the fire was received by Police Response Vehicle (PRV) 5840, following which a police team immediately rushed to the spot.
Following the alert, the Inspector in Charge reached the location along with police personnel and informed the Fire Department. Fire tenders soon arrived and launched an operation to extinguish the flames.
After nearly one-and-a-half hours of firefighting efforts, the fire was brought completely under control.
The incident occurred at around 1:38 AM when the bus was crossing the bridge under the jurisdiction of the Raya police station. According to police officials, information about the fire was received by Police Response Vehicle (PRV) 5840, following which a police team immediately rushed to the spot.
Following the alert, the Inspector in Charge reached the location along with police personnel and informed the Fire Department. Fire tenders soon arrived and launched an operation to extinguish the flames.
After nearly one-and-a-half hours of firefighting efforts, the fire was brought completely under control.
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The sudden blaze created panic among passengers travelling on the bus. However, prompt action by the police and Fire Department ensured that everyone was safely evacuated before the situation could turn more serious.
Mahavan Circle Officer Sanjeev Kumar Rai confirmed that the police team reached the spot immediately after receiving information about the incident.
He said the Fire Department was alerted without delay, following which firefighters arrived and initiated rescue and firefighting operations.
The officer further confirmed that all passengers had been safely evacuated from the burning bus and no casualties had been reported.
According to preliminary information, the bus bearing registration number MP14ZH5063 belonged to Khajuraho Travels. It was being driven by Jitendra, son of Mohanlal, a resident of Naugaon in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district.
The bus was travelling from Kashmere Gate in Delhi to Chhatarpur with approximately 40 passengers on board when the incident occurred.
Mahavan Circle Officer Sanjeev Kumar Rai confirmed that the police team reached the spot immediately after receiving information about the incident.
He said the Fire Department was alerted without delay, following which firefighters arrived and initiated rescue and firefighting operations.
The officer further confirmed that all passengers had been safely evacuated from the burning bus and no casualties had been reported.
According to preliminary information, the bus bearing registration number MP14ZH5063 belonged to Khajuraho Travels. It was being driven by Jitendra, son of Mohanlal, a resident of Naugaon in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district.
The bus was travelling from Kashmere Gate in Delhi to Chhatarpur with approximately 40 passengers on board when the incident occurred.
A suspected short circuit in the electrical wiring is believed to have triggered the fire while the bus was crossing the Raya Cut Bridge. The flames quickly spread throughout the vehicle, engulfing the bus and destroying passengers' belongings.
However, the exact cause of the fire is yet to be officially established.
Police personnel remained at the spot following the incident to oversee the situation and complete the necessary formalities.
Officials stated that no complaint had been received in connection with the incident so far. Further legal action will be initiated if a complaint is filed.
The timely response of the police and Fire Department helped prevent a major tragedy on the busy Yamuna Expressway, ensuring the safe evacuation of all 40 passengers.
However, the exact cause of the fire is yet to be officially established.
Police personnel remained at the spot following the incident to oversee the situation and complete the necessary formalities.
Officials stated that no complaint had been received in connection with the incident so far. Further legal action will be initiated if a complaint is filed.
The timely response of the police and Fire Department helped prevent a major tragedy on the busy Yamuna Expressway, ensuring the safe evacuation of all 40 passengers.
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