Mukerian: A major tragedy was narrowly averted on Talwara Road in Mukerian when a private bus carrying several passengers suddenly caught fire on Saturday. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows panic-stricken passengers leaping from the moving vehicle to save their lives.
According to preliminary reports, the bus was travelling from Mukerian to Talwara when sparks erupted from wiring near the engine. The sight of smoke and flames triggered chaos inside, prompting passengers to jump off even before the bus could come to a halt.
Eyewitnesses said the situation could have turned far worse had the fire not been contained swiftly. Fortunately, no major injuries or significant damage were reported. Officials confirmed that the blaze was brought under control shortly after it broke out, preventing it from spreading to the entire bus.
The video of the dramatic escape is now circulating widely on social media, with many praising the quick response of the driver and bystanders. Authorities are investigating the cause of the short circuit that led to the fire.
