Mumbai-Gujarat Volvo Tourist Bus Catches Fire Under Goregaon Metro Station; All 6 Escape Safely
Mumbai: A private Volvo tourist bus of Mahadev Traveller going to Gujarat caught fire below Goregaon East Metro Station on Friday evening, creating panic among commuters and severely affecting road traffic for at least three hours. The bus was on the move, and five passengers and driver were on board when the fire broke out. All the people on board escaped safely before the bus was fully engulfed…
A private Volvo tourist bus operated by Mahadev Traveller caught fire near Goregaon East Metro Station on Friday evening, causing panic among commuters and disrupting road traffic for several hours. The bus, traveling to Gujarat, was carrying five passengers and a driver when the fire broke out. Miraculously, all individuals on board managed to escape unharmed before the vehicle was completely consumed by flames. No injuries were reported in the incident.
The precise cause of the fire remains unclear at this stage, with preliminary information suggesting a potential technical malfunction. The incident occurred under Oberoi Garden City Metro Station, Check Naka Signal in Goregaon East, and was reported to the authorities at 6:15 pm by a concerned citizen. The initial response of nearby bystanders was swift, with many promptly pouring water on the fire to contain it until the arrival of the fire brigade.
By 6:38 pm, the blaze had been successfully extinguished. The authorities plan to tow the bus from the scene. The incident resulted in significant road congestion, with certain highway lanes temporarily closed. However, the traffic situation was subsequently cleared by police, according to a statement from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's disaster management wing.
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