Maharashtra bus accident: ‘Hit road divider after tyre burst..,’ owner on what caused the mishap
Bus owner says accident in Buldhana, Maharashtra occurred due to tire burst. Flammable items on bus caused fire. Bus purchased in 2020, driver experienced.
In a bus accident in Buldhana, Maharashtra, the bus collided with a road divider after experiencing a tire burst. The unforeseen tire failure played a significant role in causing the mishap.
As reported by ANI, Virendra Darna, the owner of the bus involved in the accident in Buldhana, Maharashtra, stated that the presence of flammable items within the bus resulted in a subsequent fire outbreak.
According to the information received, due to the presence of flammable items on the bus, it caught fire.
The local resident added that many accidents take place on this route at Pimpalkhuta. "We were called for help and when we went there, we saw the horrible situation. The tyres had fallen apart," the local resident added.
"People inside were trying to break the windows. We saw people getting burnt alive...The fire was so intense that we could not do anything. We were in tears...," he said.
The police noted that had the vehicles passing by the highway stopped for help, more lives could have been saved, he added. “Eight survivors of the bus tragedy have been rushed to a nearby hospital and are safe.”
Meanwhile, Buldhana Police Deputy SP Baburao Mahamuni said, “The driver said that the accident took place after a tyre burst, leading to flames in the bus. Later the diesel tank of the vehicle caught fire. There are 3 children among those who died and the rest are adults. The exact reason for the accident has not yet been ascertained.”
(With inputs from agencies)
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First Published:1 Jul 2023, 09:59 AM IST
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