AMTS Bus Catches Fire in Ahmedabad, Driver's Quick Action Saves All Passengers
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News18•19-01-2026, 14:50
AMTS Bus Catches Fire in Ahmedabad, Driver's Quick Action Saves All Passengers
- •An AMTS bus on Route Number 501 caught fire near Sola Bhagwat Cross Road in Ahmedabad on Monday morning.
- •Thick smoke started emanating from the engine bonnet, prompting the driver to immediately pull over and evacuate passengers.
- •The driver and conductor swiftly disembarked all passengers and the driver turned off the main switch, preventing a major tragedy.
- •The fire intensified rapidly after evacuation, gutting the driver's cabin, front section, roof, and first 6 seats.
- •Fire officials suspect a short circuit as the cause; an FSL team will investigate further.
Why It Matters: Quick thinking by the bus driver and conductor saved all passengers from a burning AMTS bus in Ahmedabad.
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