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Fire Breaks Out in Punjab Roadways Bus in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 02:16 PM
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A fire erupted on a Punjab Roadways bus in Jalandhar, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
A fire broke out on a Punjab Roadways bus operating in Jalandhar today. The incident was reported to local authorities shortly after the flames were noticed inside the vehicle.
Fire‑brigade teams arrived at the scene promptly and managed to extinguish the blaze within minutes. Passengers were evacuated safely and, according to initial reports, no serious injuries were recorded.
Police and transport officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. The bus was taken to a nearby depot for a thorough technical inspection, and the transport department has urged commuters to remain vigilant and report any irregularities.
The incident underscores the importance of regular safety checks on public transport vehicles, officials said, while assuring the public that necessary measures will be taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Fire‑brigade teams arrived at the scene promptly and managed to extinguish the blaze within minutes. Passengers were evacuated safely and, according to initial reports, no serious injuries were recorded.
Police and transport officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. The bus was taken to a nearby depot for a thorough technical inspection, and the transport department has urged commuters to remain vigilant and report any irregularities.
The incident underscores the importance of regular safety checks on public transport vehicles, officials said, while assuring the public that necessary measures will be taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.