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Delhi Airport Bus Fire: How Driver's Quick Thinking Saved All Passengers

A ground handling bus for Air India caught fire at Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 on Tuesday afternoon. The quick-thinking driver immediately evacuated all passengers before the situation worsened. Airport fire services responded promptly and successfully extinguished the CNG-powered vehicle. Fortunately, no passengers were injured and no damage occurred to aircraft or airport facilities.

Key Points: AISATS Bus Fire at Delhi Airport Terminal 3 No Injuries

  • Bus operated by Air India ground handler AISATS caught fire at Terminal 3
  • Incident occurred near C-34 Pier around 12:25 PM Tuesday
  • Driver successfully evacuated all passengers before fire escalated
  • CISF confirmed no damage to aircraft or airport facilities occurred
  • Airport fire team quickly extinguished the CNG bus blaze
  • Technical malfunction suspected as cause of the fire
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Air India ground handler's bus catches fire at Delhi Airport; No passengers injured, no property damage

Air India ground handler bus catches fire at Delhi Airport Terminal 3, but driver's quick evacuation prevents any passenger injuries or property damage.

"When the fire was noticed, the driver evacuated all passengers and then tried to douse the fire - CISF Statement"

New Delhi, October 28

A bus operated by AISATS, a ground handling service provider for Air India, caught fire at Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 on Tuesday afternoon, but no aircraft, airport facilities, or passengers were injured, according to a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) statement.

The bus caught fire near C-34 Pier, Terminal-3, at about 12:25 p.m.

"When the fire was noticed, the driver evacuated all passengers and then tried to douse the fire using the fire suppression system on board the vehicle. But sensing that it was not effective, the driver too got away. The Bus is reportedly a CNG bus, and the cause of the fire is some technical malfunction," the CISF said.

The information was immediately passed to the Fire Service, and necessary action was taken.The ARFF team responded, and the fire has been extinguished. The situation is under control. No damage to any aircraft or other facilities has been reported so far.

Meanwhile, CASO, CO Ops, and DC Ops also responded to the location, the CISF said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
CNG buses catching fire is becoming too common. Airport authorities need to conduct proper maintenance checks. This could have been much worse if it happened near an aircraft!
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Sarah B
Good to see the emergency response was quick. The ARFF team and CISF deserve appreciation for handling the situation efficiently. Delhi Airport's safety protocols seem to be working well.
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Arjun K
While I'm relieved no one was injured, this incident raises questions about vehicle maintenance standards. AISATS should conduct a thorough investigation and share findings with the public.
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Michael C
The driver showed great presence of mind. First evacuating passengers and then trying to control the fire - that's proper training right there. Kudos to the staff!
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Kavya N
This is scary! I travel frequently from T3 and use these buses. Hope they conduct safety audits for all ground vehicles. Safety cannot be compromised at any cost. 😟

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