Bus Carrying 40 Passengers Catches Fire in Delhi’s Jagatpuri.

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A 40-person cluster bus carrying fire on Thursday morning in Jagatpuri, East Delhi, was the scene of a terrifying tragedy. The police said that everyone was thankfully safely evacuated and that they suspect the fire may have started as a result of an air conditioning system short circuit.

The police control room received an emergency call about the fire around 9:48 AM. When officers arrived, they found a blue cluster bus from route 340, which operates between Central Secretariat and Seemapuri, parked by the roadside.

“A biker noticed flames coming from the fully air-conditioned CNG bus and quickly alerted the driver. The driver then pulled over, ensuring all passengers exited safely before the fire engulfed the entire bus,” explained a senior police officer.

As soon as firemen arrived, three fire tenders were on the scene to douse the flames. A representative for the fire department stated that early findings suggest that the bus’s air conditioning system short circuit was most likely the cause of the fire.

The bus has been in service for four years and was operated by DIMTS, a partner agency of the Delhi government. Minister of Transportation for Delhi, Kailash Gahlot, pledged a comprehensive inquiry and acknowledged the incident’s gravity.

“It’s concerning that a relatively new bus caught fire. This could be linked to maintenance issues or failure to replace a faulty part. While the Delhi government isn’t directly involved in the day-to-day maintenance of these buses, we will hold those responsible accountable for any negligence,” Gahlot stated.