Driver averts tragedy as private bus catches fire

Thanks to the quick thinking of the bus driver, all passengers are safe and there are no casualties

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, Updated At : 05:48 PM Jan 05, 2025 IST

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A private bus carrying passengers was gutted in a fire in Pimpri Chichwad city in Pune district on Sunday, police said.

Occurring early morning at Jagtap Dairy Chowk, the incident reported no injuries, an official said.

A major tragedy was averted as the bus driver applied brakes in time and told passengers to get down immediately, an official said.

Fire Brigade personnel and local policemen doused the blaze.

“There are no casualties. All passengers are safe. A tragedy was averted thanks to the quick thinking of the bus driver,” the official added.

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