Mumbai: BEST Bus Catches Fire Near Maheshwari Udyan in Matunga; Watch Video

Mumbai, July 31: A Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus caught fire in Mumbai's Matunga on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. The incident took place near Maheshwari Udyan. According to officials, the bus was on its way from Mulund to Worli. All the commuters are safe as the passenger bus was evacuated on time. BEST Fare Cut Sees 30% Rise in Ridership, AC Buses in Mumbai Witness 80% Jump.

According to reports, the bus driver Sattu Fernandez saw smoke coming from the bus engine and alerted conductor Rajendra Chauhan and passengers. All the commuters were told to evacuate the bus. In the incident, no one was injured. Later, Matunga Police and Fire department were informed. The fire officials rushed to the spot and doused the flames.

Tweet by ANI:

#Mumbai: A BEST bus caught fire at King's Circle in Matunga, today; No casualties reported, fire is under control now. pic.twitter.com/9kYnGKBGIs

— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2019

Watch Video:

#BEST bus catches fire at Maheshwari Udyan. No injuries to passengers or bus staff, said BEST officials. Bus route 27 was going from Mulund to Worli. #Fire fighters swiftly swung into action & prevented any further harm to curious bystanders. @dna @RoadsOfMumbai pic.twitter.com/8QM376oRcY

— Shashank Rao (@Shashankrao06) July 31, 2019

Speaking to mid-day, the Best chief spokesperson said that the incident took place at 4:15 pm and the vehicle was on route no 27. Meanwhile, the bus belongs to Worli depot and the BEST administration will investigate the case.

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