BEST bus catches fire, no casualties
The conductor on board promptly alerted the Mumbai Fire Brigade and local police. Fire personnel reached the site and began firefighting operations immediately. The fire was brought under control within a short span of time.
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Firefighters douse the fire that broke out in a double-decker electric bus operated by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport. (ANI Photo)A double-decker bus operated on wet lease by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking caught fire Tuesday near Siddharth College signal in South Mumbai. No casualties were reported in the incident.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
The bus was en route from Bhatia Baug to Backbay Depot when the fire broke out at approximately 9:15 am. According to the preliminary report, flames were observed near the high-voltage battery system located adjacent to the front left-side tyre.
The conductor on board promptly alerted the Mumbai Fire Brigade and local police. Fire personnel reached the site and began firefighting operations immediately. The fire was brought under control within a short span of time.
Officials confirmed that there were no passengers injured in the incident.
“No passenger was injured in the incident. The fire was contained before it could spread further,” said a BEST official.
Further investigation to find out the cause of the fire is underway. The electric double-decker involved in the accident is manufactured by Switch Mobility.
(The author, Naresh, is an intern with The Indian Express)
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