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Delhi electric bus engulfed in flames near Shastri Park underpass
A Delhi Transport Corporation electric bus caught fire near the Shastri Park underpass late at night, with no passengers aboard at the time of the incident. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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A Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) electric bus was completely engulfed in flames near the Shastri Park underpass late evening, prompting a rapid emergency response from fire services in the capital. The incident was captured on camera, providing visual documentation of the incident.
According to initial reports, the bus was unoccupied at the time of the fire, with no passengers present inside the vehicle. Emergency services arrived at the scene and brought the blaze under control, preventing any loss of life or injury.
The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. The incident comes as Delhi's transport authority continues expanding its fleet of electric buses as part of efforts to reduce pollution and improve air quality in the city.
Authorities have cordoned off the area near the underpass to facilitate investigation and clear operations. The DTC is expected to provide a detailed statement on the incident following a preliminary assessment of the damage.