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Sleeper Bus Erupts in Flames Near Khanna
22 Jun
Summary
- A sleeper bus caught fire near Beeja in Khanna on Sunday.
- Passengers were evacuated safely with minor injuries.
- All passenger belongings were lost in the rapidly spreading blaze.
A sleeper bus en route to Uttar Pradesh experienced a significant fire incident near Beeja, Khanna, on Sunday afternoon. The blaze rapidly consumed the vehicle after reportedly starting in the rear section. Passengers, including women, children, and the elderly, were forced to evacuate quickly.
During the hurried evacuation, several passengers sustained minor burn injuries and received immediate first aid. Authorities confirmed that while all travelers were safely rescued, their personal belongings were lost to the flames. The bus had departed from Jalandhar prior to the incident.
Firefighters battled the blaze for approximately an hour to bring it under control, but the bus was completely destroyed. Local administration provided assistance to the affected passengers, arranging for their onward journey. An investigation into the cause of the fire, suspected to be a technical fault, is underway.
