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Updated 2 July 2025 at 20:43 IST

Watch: Bus Bursts Into Flames on UP Highway Due to Fuel Leak, 14 Passengers Narrowly Escape

Bus Bursts Into Flames on UP Highway Due to Fuel Leak, 14 Passengers Narrowly Escape

Reported by: Bhawana Gariya
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Bus Bursts Into Flames on UP Highway Due to Fuel Leak
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Jaunpur: In a terrifying incident on Monday evening, a private bus carrying 14 passengers caught fire and was completely gutted near Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. 

The bus was reportedly travelling from Delhi to Varanasi when the fire broke out due to a leak in its diesel tank, leading to a massive explosion and intense flames.

Eyewitnesses said the driver noticed smoke emerging from the rear of the vehicle and pulled over immediately. Within moments, the fire spread rapidly, engulfing the entire bus. 

The flames were so intense that a nearby roadside shop caught fire and was reduced to ashes before help could arrive.

Passengers, sensing the danger, smashed windows and jumped off the bus, escaping with minor bruises but no serious injuries. The driver and conductor were also able to get out in time and helped others evacuate.

Local residents rushed to the scene and called emergency services. The fire brigade arrived with two fire tenders and m

anaged to douse the flames after over an hour-long operation. Police also reached the spot to control traffic and assist in crowd management.

Preliminary assessments suggest that the fire originated from the undercarriage near the fuel tank, possibly due to overheating or a mechanical fault. Authorities are investigating whether lack of timely maintenance or a manufacturing defect caused the leak.

As of now, no casualties have been reported, but the bus was completely destroyed, and damage to surrounding property is being assessed. Officials have assured that a detailed inquiry will be conducted and passenger safety protocols will be reviewed for private operators on long-distance routes.

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Published 2 July 2025 at 19:13 IST