Bus Catches Fire Mid-Journey in Surajpur, 40 Passengers Jump to Safety
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News18•22-01-2026, 13:10
Bus Catches Fire Mid-Journey in Surajpur, 40 Passengers Jump to Safety
- •A passenger bus en route to Surajpur caught fire near Masanki Ghat in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district.
- •Smoke and flames erupted from the rear of the moving bus, causing panic among the more than 40 passengers.
- •The driver promptly stopped the bus, allowing all passengers to jump out to safety, leaving belongings behind in the chaos.
- •The incident occurred in the Odgi Police Station area; police are investigating the cause, suspected to be a short circuit or technical malfunction.
- •Fortunately, all passengers are safe, with no casualties reported, but the incident raises concerns about bus safety and inspections.
Why It Matters: Quick action saved 40 lives as a moving bus caught fire in Surajpur, highlighting bus safety concerns.
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