Fire breaks out in school bus in Gota, no casualties reported

Updated: Dec 18th, 2024

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A school bus caught fire near the Vasantnagar Township in the Gota area of Ahmedabad on Wednesday afternoon, but no casualties were reported, officials confirmed.  

The incident occurred around 2.30 pm when the bus driver noticed smoke emanating from the vehicle. Acting swiftly, the driver pulled over to the side of the road and exited the bus. Moments later, the fire spread rapidly, engulfing the entire bus. Fortunately, there were no students or passengers on board at the time.  

Backup bus involved

Preliminary investigations by fire officials revealed that the bus was a backup vehicle, used only during emergencies or when regular buses were unavailable. It was returning to its depot after dropping off students when the smoke was first detected.  

Om Jadeja, Divisional Fire Officer of the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Service, stated, “No casualties have been reported. The driver acted promptly by stopping the bus on the roadside as soon as smoke was detected. Two teams were dispatched to the spot, and the fire was brought under control within 20 minutes.”  

School name unconfirmed 

Officials were unable to ascertain which school the bus belonged to, as it was a spare vehicle used during breakdowns or emergencies. Further investigations are underway to identify the cause of the fire and ensure the safety of similar vehicles in operation.

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