Mumbai: A harrowing near-miss unfolded on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Saturday morning, as a Volvo bus carrying 36 passengers burst into flames following a tire blowout. Thankfully, due to the quick thinking of the driver, all passengers were able to evacuate safely before the vehicle became engulfed in fire.The incident occurred near Adhegaon in Maval taluka. According to reports, the bus tire burst, and flames rapidly spread throughout the vehicle. Despite the chaotic situation, the driver maintained control, allowing passengers to disembark without injury. By the time emergency services arrived, the bus was fully ablaze.Bus Erupts In Flames On Mumbai-Pune Expressway, 36 Escape Unhurt pic.twitter.com/xCQIaKReKP— 𝕄𝕣.ℙ𝕣𝕒𝕜𝕒𝕤𝕙🕊️ (@Editor_prakash5) April 27, 2024Authorities investigate cause of fireThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with a strong possibility it originated from the tire blowout itself. Fire officials are working to determine the exact source of the flames.Similar bus accident injures students in RanchiIn a separate incident, a school bus carrying 30 children overturned in Ranchi, Jharkhand. At least 15 students sustained injuries in the accident. The parents of one injured child allege the driver was speeding and talking on the phone at the time of the crash.Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and verify the parents claims, as reported by PTI news agency.
