Manthan International School bus goes up in flames; parents demand answers, action
Parents urge Sangareddy district officials for an investigation into previous fire incidents and a full-fleet inspection, preservation of forensic evidence, and a safety assessment of fire detection and alarm systems, even in classrooms and other areas
Parents of students at the Manthan International School in Hyderabad are demanding answers and action following a bus fire on September 8, 2026. The incident occurred as students were boarding the bus at the school campus in Sangareddy district. Fortunately, no students were harmed, but the bus was completely consumed by flames.
Video footage, shared by concerned parents, captured the bus engulfed in fire. The school's response to the fire, which involved the use of fire extinguishers and water, came hours after the incident. Parents allege that the school has a history of safety issues, including failed air conditioners and malfunctioning vehicle sensors, leading to previous incidents where children had to disembark due to discomfort or were locked inside the bus.
This latest fire has raised serious questions about the school's transport safety standards. Parents have visited the school to demand answers and the Transport Department has been requested to conduct a full investigation, including an inspection of the school's fleet and safety systems. The school has not provided concrete assurances, stating that the International Schools Partnership (iSP) will decide on the matter.
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