Tragic Bus Inferno in Gujarat Leaves Passengers Struggling for Survival

A private luxury sleeper bus caught fire in Gujarat, resulting in one death and six injuries. The tragedy occurred as the bus traveled toward Ahmedabad, with passengers jumping to escape. As investigation continues, the cause remains unknown, and those injured are receiving medical attention, with some in critical condition.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ahmedabad | Updated: 13-03-2026 12:43 IST | Created: 13-03-2026 12:43 IST
Tragic Bus Inferno in Gujarat Leaves Passengers Struggling for Survival
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In a devastating incident on Friday, a luxury sleeper bus in Gujarat's Banaskantha caught fire, resulting in the death of a passenger and injuries to six others, according to police reports.

The bus, en route from Rajasthan to Ahmedabad, was engulfed in flames near Nenawa village around 3:30 a.m., causing panic among sleeping passengers. The fire forced many to break windows and jump to safety.

While the cause of the fire is under investigation, authorities confirmed that the injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, where some remain in critical condition.

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