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BEST Electric Bus Catches Fire in Mumbai's Chembur; Driver Acts Quickly
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 05:51 PM
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A BEST electric bus caught fire in Chembur, Mumbai, but no casualties were reported as the driver spotted smoke in time.
A fire incident occurred involving a BEST electric bus in the Chembur area of Mumbai. The situation was brought under control without any reported loss of life, thanks to the quick reaction of the bus driver.
According to initial reports, the driver noticed smoke rising from the vehicle while it was in operation. Recognizing the danger, the driver took immediate action to ensure safety, which prevented the fire from causing significant harm to passengers or the public.
Local authorities responded to the scene to extinguish the flames and investigate the cause of the fire. The incident has highlighted the importance of safety protocols in electric public transport vehicles.
No further details regarding the specific cause of the fire or the extent of the damage to the vehicle have been released at this time.
According to initial reports, the driver noticed smoke rising from the vehicle while it was in operation. Recognizing the danger, the driver took immediate action to ensure safety, which prevented the fire from causing significant harm to passengers or the public.
Local authorities responded to the scene to extinguish the flames and investigate the cause of the fire. The incident has highlighted the importance of safety protocols in electric public transport vehicles.
No further details regarding the specific cause of the fire or the extent of the damage to the vehicle have been released at this time.