Narrow escape for commuters as BEST bus's engine catches fire

Written By Unknown on Jumat, 25 April 2014 | 22.23

MUMBAI: Bus commuters had a narrow escape as a BEST bus caught fire on the busy LBS Marg in Mulund on Friday afternoon.

The fire, which occurred due to the over-heating of the engine of the bus, spread to the driver's cabin, but was contained. Apart from the driver, who sustained minor injuries, no passenger was hurt, officials said.

BEST spokesperson Hanumanta Gophane said that the incident occurred at around 12.45 pm on bus plying on route No 409. "The bus belongs to Mulund depot and was ferrying passengers from Maharana Pratap Chowk in Mulund West to Sahar cargo. When it reached the Veena Nagar bus stop at around 12.45 pm, the driver saw smoke emanating from the engine compartment. He stopped the vehicle and raised an alarm. The conductor ensured that the bus was immediately evacuated. The fire spread to the driver cabin and also resulted in the breaking of a glass on the window,'' he said.

The fire brigade, which is situated nearby, rushed to the rescue and doused the fire. The bus service was terminated and the vehicle was towed to the Mulund depot. The officials will ascertain the cause of the fire, although preliminary probe reveals that it was due to over-heating of the engine.


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