DTC Electric Bus Catches Fire Near Shastri Park Underpass In Delhi, Vehicle Reduced To Ashes

New Delhi: The recurring incidents of electric bus fires in the national capital continue to raise concerns over public transport safety. On Wednesday night, panic gripped the Shastri Park area of northeast Delhi after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) electric bus suddenly caught fire while passing near the Shastri Park Underpass. The flames quickly spread, engulfing the entire vehicle and reducing it to ashes.

Driver's Quick Action Prevents a Major Tragedy

According to the Fire Department, the DTC electric bus was travelling near the Shastri Park Underpass when it suddenly caught fire on Wednesday night.

After noticing smoke and flames coming from the vehicle, the driver acted promptly and stopped the bus. Without wasting time, he immediately informed the Fire Department about the incident.

Following the alert, two fire engines rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations to bring the blaze under control.

Bus Completely Destroyed Despite Firefighting Efforts

By the time firefighters reached the location, the flames had already engulfed the entire bus. Fire personnel worked hard to extinguish the blaze, but the vehicle was completely gutted and reduced to a burnt-out shell.

Fortunately, no passengers were present inside the bus when the incident occurred. As a result, no casualties or injuries were reported, preventing what could have been a major tragedy.

Repeated Fire Incidents Raise Questions Over Electric Bus Safety

The exact cause of the fire has not yet been established. The police and Fire Department are expected to investigate the incident to determine what triggered the blaze.

The repeated incidents involving DTC electric buses have once again raised serious concerns about vehicle maintenance, technical inspections, battery safety standards and onboard fire prevention systems.

Investigation Expected to Establish the Cause

Authorities will need to examine the technical condition of the damaged bus to identify the possible cause of the fire. The incident has renewed concerns about the safety measures required to prevent similar accidents involving electric public transport vehicles.