Tragic Bus Fire in Lucknow Claims Five Lives: Passengers Trapped as Emergency Exit Fails, Sparks Panic During Overnight Journey.

Tragic Bus Fire in Lucknow Claims Lives

Sad news has emerged from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, where a severe fire broke out in a moving bus on Wednesday morning. This unfortunate incident led to the loss of five lives. The bus was traveling from Delhi to Bihar when the fire ignited.

Details of the Incident

The accident occurred on the Kisan Path near Mohanlalganj in Lucknow. Eyewitnesses reported that the bus suddenly caught fire, and the driver along with the conductor managed to escape by jumping out of the vehicle. However, many passengers were still inside, and there has been no information released about the deceased.

According to reports, the fire broke out in the morning while most passengers were asleep. It was the smoke that eventually woke them up. Unfortunately, the additional seat in the driver’s cabin created difficulties for passengers trying to exit the bus. People from nearby areas rushed to help evacuate those trapped inside.

Emergency Response

Local police and fire brigade vehicles quickly arrived at the scene to carry out rescue operations. Eyewitnesses described the fire as so intense that flames could be seen from a distance of one kilometer. The fire brigade managed to control the blaze within 30 minutes, but by then, the bus had been reduced to ashes in just ten minutes.

Cause of the Fire

Preliminary investigations suggested that the fire may have started due to a spark near the gear. One passenger recounted that all were asleep when the fire erupted and that panic ensued as people realized the danger. Many passengers, including a witness who woke up his wife, managed to escape, but those seated at the back found it difficult to exit due to the emergency gate malfunctioning.

This tragic incident highlights the importance of ensuring safety measures in public transport to prevent such disasters in the future.