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Automobile
Fire engulfs Mumbai‑Gujarat bus on Western Express Highway, causing traffic snarls
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🗓 04 Sep 2026, 08:48 PM
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A massive blaze erupted on a Mumbai‑Gujarat bus traveling along the Western Express Highway, halting traffic and prompting emergency response.
A large fire broke out on a bus plying the Mumbai‑Gujarat route while it was moving on the Western Express Highway (WEH) in Mumbai. Witnesses said flames became visible within minutes, prompting passengers to evacuate the vehicle.
Emergency services, including fire‑fighters and police, arrived at the scene shortly after the alarm was raised. The fire was brought under control within an hour, and no fatalities were reported, although authorities were assessing possible injuries.
The blaze forced the closure of the affected lane of the WEH, leading to a significant buildup of traffic. Police directed vehicles to alternate routes and advised commuters to avoid the area until normal flow could be restored.
Officials from the municipal transport department said a preliminary investigation would determine the cause of the fire, and that safety checks on similar buses would be intensified.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of high‑capacity public transport to fire hazards and underscores the need for rapid emergency response on busy urban corridors.
Emergency services, including fire‑fighters and police, arrived at the scene shortly after the alarm was raised. The fire was brought under control within an hour, and no fatalities were reported, although authorities were assessing possible injuries.
The blaze forced the closure of the affected lane of the WEH, leading to a significant buildup of traffic. Police directed vehicles to alternate routes and advised commuters to avoid the area until normal flow could be restored.
Officials from the municipal transport department said a preliminary investigation would determine the cause of the fire, and that safety checks on similar buses would be intensified.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of high‑capacity public transport to fire hazards and underscores the need for rapid emergency response on busy urban corridors.