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Passengers describe chaotic escape from blazing bus in Greater Noida
A fire broke out on a Bihar-registered bus traveling from Noida to Mahoba early Thursday morning, forcing passengers to evacuate in confusion. Most travellers were asleep when the blaze erupted.
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A bus caught fire in Greater Noida on Thursday in the early morning hours, triggering a panicked evacuation of passengers who were largely unaware of the danger as they slept. The Bihar-registered vehicle was en route to Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh when the incident occurred.
Eyewitnesses and passengers described the evacuation as disorderly, with travellers struggling to exit the burning bus amid smoke and flames. The sudden nature of the emergency, coupled with most occupants being asleep, hampered an organized response during the critical moments of the fire.
Details regarding the cause of the fire remain unclear. Authorities have not yet released official statements on the number of passengers aboard, injuries sustained, or whether all occupants were successfully evacuated from the vehicle.
The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns surrounding long-distance bus travel in the region, particularly regarding fire prevention measures and emergency protocols on commercial vehicles. Investigations into the cause are expected to follow.