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Mumbai BEST Bus Emits Smoke, Passengers Evacuated Safely
10 Jun
Summary
- Smoke near rear tyre caused alarm on a BEST bus.
- All passengers safely alighted from the vehicle.
- Fire brigade investigation points to electrical fault.
A BEST AC bus operating from the Kurla depot experienced a concerning incident on Wednesday morning when smoke was observed near its rear left tyre. The vehicle was en route to J. Mehta Marg when the driver noticed the issue near Jambhori Maidan. Immediately prioritizing passenger safety, the driver halted the bus and guided all commuters to exit the vehicle and move to a safe distance.
Emergency services were promptly notified, with the fire brigade arriving swiftly at the scene. Fire personnel took action by disconnecting the bus battery, which successfully stopped the smoke emission. This measure indicated a probable electrical fault or an overheating component in the rear section of the bus. The area was secured during the inspection to prevent any fire escalation.
BEST officials confirmed that the bus will undergo a thorough examination and necessary repairs before resuming service. The incident caused a brief interruption to bus operations on the route while the vehicle was attended to by a breakdown van and assessed for its mechanical condition.
