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Jaipur Bus Inferno: 60 Passengers Escape Unhurt as Fire Guts Vehicle

A moving RSRTC bus caught fire near the Mansarovar RICO intersection in Jaipur, sending passengers into a panic. The driver promptly pulled over and helped all 60 passengers evacuate safely before the flames intensified. Firefighters suspect a short circuit in the wiring system caused the blaze, which engulfed the bus and reduced it to a charred shell. Authorities are investigating the exact cause, but no injuries were reported from the incident.

Key Points: 60 Escape Unhurt as Bus Catches Fire in Jaipur

  • 60 passengers evacuated safely
  • Bus completely gutted within 30 minutes
  • Fire suspected from short circuit
  • Driver's quick action praised
  • Traffic disrupted during operation
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Bus catches fire in Jaipur; 60 passengers escape unhurt

A Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation bus caught fire in Jaipur. All 60 passengers evacuated safely before the vehicle was completely gutted.

"The driver, showing presence of mind, immediately pulled the vehicle over to the roadside and instructed passengers to disembark. - Eyewitness Account"

Jaipur, Feb 27

A major tragedy was narrowly averted in Jaipur on Friday after a moving bus of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation caught fire near the Mansarovar RICO intersection.

Around 60 passengers on board managed to evacuate in time and escaped unhurt, though the bus was completely gutted within half an hour. The incident occurred at approximately 2.40 p.m.

According to fire department officials, the bus had departed from Sindhi Camp bus stand in Jaipur and was headed towards Kekri. While moving in the direction of Sanganer and crossing the Mansarovar RICO intersection, smoke was seen billowing from the vehicle, followed by visible flames.

Passengers said panic spread quickly inside the bus as the fire intensified. The driver, showing presence of mind, immediately pulled the vehicle over to the roadside and instructed passengers to disembark. Within minutes, all passengers had safely alighted.

Eyewitnesses said the flames rapidly engulfed the vehicle, turning it into a massive fireball.

Shakuntala Saini, a firefighter from the Mansarovar Fire Station, said the blaze was prima facie suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. The fire reportedly began in the wiring system and quickly spread to the engine compartment, intensifying due to fuel and other flammable materials.

Upon receiving information, two fire tenders from the Mansarovar Fire Station rushed to the spot. Firefighters battled the flames for nearly 30 minutes before bringing the situation under control. By the time the fire was extinguished, the bus had been reduced to a charred shell.

Police and fire officials confirmed that no injuries or burn cases were reported. Traffic at the busy intersection was temporarily disrupted during the firefighting operation.

Authorities have initiated a detailed investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the blaze and assess the extent of the damage.

- IANS

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Priya S
Mansarovar intersection is always so crowded! Imagine the chaos if the fire had spread. Hats off to the fire department for their quick response. But seriously, how many times will we hear "short circuit" as the cause? Maintenance needs to be better.
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Vikram M
60 people and not a single injury. That's nothing short of a miracle. Shows the importance of staying calm in an emergency. The passengers also followed instructions quickly. Good presence of mind all around.
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Sarah B
I travel on this route often. The state buses are so old and poorly maintained. The government spends crores on new projects but can't ensure basic vehicle safety. This is sheer negligence. Hope the investigation leads to real accountability.
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Rohit P
Bhai, bus half hour mein khaak ho gayi! So scary to think about. The passengers must have been terrified. We need mandatory fire safety drills for drivers and conductors. Also, every bus should have functional fire extinguishers.
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Michael C
While the outcome was positive, the root cause is systemic. A detailed investigation is good, but what about preventive action? How many other buses are ticking time bombs? Regular, transparent maintenance logs should be public.
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Kavya N
My cousin takes the bus from Sind

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