TGSRTC electric bus catches fire on Karimnagar-Hyderabad route; all 39 passengers safe
Karimnagar, June 21
A Telangana State Road Transport Corporation electric bus caught fire in the early hours of Sunday while en route from Karimnagar to Hyderabad, officials said.
The driver noticed the fire mid-journey, immediately alerted the 39 passengers on board, and evacuated safely. There were no casualties reported in the incident.
The bus was completely destroyed by the flames. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
According to a fire official, "In the early hours today, a moving TGSRTC electric bus caught fire while en route from Karimnagar to Hyderabad. The driver noticed the fire, alerted the 39 passengers on board, and everyone got off safely. There were no casualties. The bus was completely destroyed by the flames, and the cause of the fire is under investigation."
Further details are awaited.
Earlier on May 30, a private travel bus was completely gutted after catching fire on the Vijayawada National Highway near Pedha Kaparthi in Chityal Mandal of Nalgonda district, officials said.
The bus was travelling from Hyderabad towards Andhra Pradesh when the fire broke out at around 3 AM. Passengers noticed the blaze and immediately evacuated the vehicle.
No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.
A fire tender was immediately rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. However, the bus was extensively damaged in the incident.
A fire official said the bus caught fire while in motion on the highway and was engulfed in flames before emergency services reached the location. The official said all passengers got off safely after noticing the fire.
According to a fire official present at the scene, "A fire broke out in a moving private travel bus in the early morning hours around 3:00 AM today. The bus was travelling from Hyderabad to Andhra Pradesh when it caught fire on the Vijayawada National Highway near Pedha Kaparthi in Chityal Mandal, Nalgonda district. The passengers got off after noticing the fire. One fire vehicle reached the spot and controlled the blaze, but the bus was completely damaged by the flames. No casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire is yet to be known."
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is scary! I take this route every week for work. While I'm relieved everyone is safe, these recurring bus fires raise serious questions. Are maintenance checks being done properly? And with electric buses, battery safety is crucial. TGSRTC should release a detailed report soon, or passengers will lose confidence. 😟
Kudos to the driver for quick action! But let's not ignore the pattern here - two bus fires in Telangana within weeks. Electric buses are new technology and need extra precautions. The government should ensure proper training for drivers on handling battery fires and conduct regular safety audits. Better safe than sorry.
As someone who's been advocating for electric vehicles, incidents like this are concerning but expected with new technology. The most important thing is that no lives were lost. Hopefully, this leads to better battery safety standards and emergency protocols in India. Every incident is a learning opportunity. 🚍⚡
Imagine traveling at night and suddenly seeing flames with 39 people on board! The driver's quick thinking saved many families from tragedy. However, one has to wonder - are these electric buses even suitable for our roads and temperatures? The investigation must look at battery overheating as a possible cause. Summer in Telangana can be brutal. 🥵
First the private bus on May 30, now this TGSRTC bus. It's good that in both cases, passengers escaped unhurt. But I'm concerned that we're seeing a recurring pattern. The transport department needs to issue safety guidelines immediately.
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