Video: Sudden Fire Erupts in Moving School Bus, Children Rescued Through Windows

A major disaster was averted in Maharashtra on Thursday when a school bus suddenly caught fire while plying on the road. At the time of the incident, around 35 to 40 school children were onboard. The fire started in the front portion of the vehicle and quickly began spreading towards the rear.

Alert Locals and Quick Rescue Operation

According to initial reports, the fire is suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit. As soon as the flames were spotted, the driver immediately halted the vehicle on the roadside. Seeing the rapid spread of the fire, panic ensued among the young children trapped inside.

Fortunately, bystanders and local residents rushed to the spot without wasting a single moment. With remarkable courage and promptness, they began pulling the children out of the bus, utilizing the windows when the doors became difficult to access. All the children were safely evacuated and moved to a safe distance. Authorities confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported in the harrowing incident.

Investigation Underway

While preliminary assessments point towards an electrical short circuit as the primary cause of the fire, a detailed probe by local authorities and fire safety experts is underway to determine the exact sequence of events. The viral footage capturing the rescue has since drawn widespread appreciation for the quick-thinking citizens.