Private Bus Catches Fire on Kisan Path En Route from Bihar to New Delhi
As many as five passengers were killed, including two children, after a private bus in Lucknow’s PGI area caught fire. The double-decker bus was going from Bihar to New Delhi when it caught fire on Kisan Path. A video of the incident shows a massive fire engulfing the bus, with thick black smoke billowing into the sky as flames consume the vehicle.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Takes Stock Of Situation
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the bus accident and expressed deep condolences to the family members of the deceased. He instructed officials to immediately reach the site and expedite relief operations. The CM has ordered that the injured be given proper medical treatment without delay and has wished them a speedy recovery. He also directed the administration to ensure that all necessary assistance is provided to the victims and their families.
Investigation and Eyewitness Accounts
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Mohanlalganj) Rajneesh Verma stated that the bus was en route to Delhi from Begusarai in Bihar when it suddenly caught fire. Initial investigations suggest that the fire may have started due to a short circuit in the bus’ gearbox. According to sources, there were 80 passengers in the bus. Eyewitnesses revealed that the flames were visible from almost a kilometre away.
It was found that the emergency exit door of the bus failed to open, leading to passengers sitting in the rear getting trapped inside. The fire was doused within half an hour after the firefighters reached the spot. A further investigation into the incident is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.
