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School Bus Ignites in Wakad, Pune After Dropping 35 Students – No Injuries
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🗓 20 Aug 2026, 04:39 PM
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A school bus in Wakad, Pune caught fire shortly after disembarking more than 35 students. Emergency services extinguished the blaze and reported no injuries.
A school bus operating in the Wakad suburb of Pune erupted in flames after it had dropped over 35 students at a local stop. Witnesses said the vehicle was stationary when the fire started, prompting immediate panic among onlookers.
Firefighters from the Pune Fire Brigade arrived within minutes, doused the blaze and ensured that all passengers, including the remaining students and the driver, were safely evacuated. The authorities confirmed that no one sustained injuries during the incident.
The Pune Municipal Corporation and the state transport department have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire. Preliminary statements suggest a possible electrical fault, but officials have not ruled out other factors.
Education officials emphasized the need for regular safety inspections of school transport vehicles, urging schools and private operators to adhere strictly to maintenance protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Firefighters from the Pune Fire Brigade arrived within minutes, doused the blaze and ensured that all passengers, including the remaining students and the driver, were safely evacuated. The authorities confirmed that no one sustained injuries during the incident.
The Pune Municipal Corporation and the state transport department have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire. Preliminary statements suggest a possible electrical fault, but officials have not ruled out other factors.
Education officials emphasized the need for regular safety inspections of school transport vehicles, urging schools and private operators to adhere strictly to maintenance protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.