Fiery Incident: Blaze Engulfs Double-Decker Electric Bus in Mumbai
A double-decker electric bus leased by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport caught fire in Mumbai. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was quickly controlled. The fire broke out near the front left tyre and a high-voltage battery. The cause is suspected to be a short circuit.
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On Tuesday morning, a double-decker electric bus operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) caught fire in south Mumbai, according to official reports.
No injuries occurred during the blaze, which started around 9.15 am on Route 138 near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. This marks the first incident of its kind involving BEST's double-decker electric buses in three years.
A fire engine promptly addressed the fire, which was linked to a high-voltage battery beside the front left tyre. Although the cause remains undetermined, authorities suspect a short circuit. The bus, leased from Switch Mobility by BEST, carried passengers who disembarked safely.
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