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Fire at Farmgate metro station causes chaos as bus burns below
A bus fire beneath Dhaka's Farmgate metro rail station sent thick smoke billowing through the station on Thursday, triggering panic among commuters. Emergency services responded quickly to bring the blaze under control.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Smoke from the burning vehicle rapidly filled the Farmgate metro station, prompting passengers to evacuate as alarm spread through the busy transportation hub. The incident created significant disruption to metro operations during peak hours, with concerned commuters rushing to exit the station.
Emergency response teams arrived at the scene and worked to extinguish the flames consuming the bus parked beneath the elevated metro infrastructure. Fire control personnel managed to contain and suppress the fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures or the metro facility itself.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the fire or whether there were any casualties. Investigations into what triggered the blaze are expected to follow.
The Farmgate metro station serves as a major transportation interchange in central Dhaka, handling thousands of commuters daily. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at the city's busy transit points where multiple transport modes converge.