A bus travelling from Delhi to Samastipur, Bihar, caught fire in the area under Greater Noida's Knowledge Park police station, prompting an emergency response and the evacuation of all 32 passengers on board.
ADCP Abhay Kumar Mishra said a fire report was received while the bus was carrying passengers from Delhi. A response team from the 148th Sector reached the location and contained the blaze.
The passengers were safely taken off the bus. Officials were also working to arrange their onward travel after the incident.
What officials said
Mishra said preliminary accounts from passengers indicated that the fire may have started near the engine. A short circuit was cited as the possible reason, but the explanation has not been established as the final cause.
The incident remains under investigation. Officials said further action would follow the findings, with appropriate legal proceedings to be initiated.
The available account confirms that everyone travelling on the bus was evacuated safely. It does not provide further details about the condition of the vehicle or the passengers after the evacuation.
Passenger impact and next step
The immediate priority was to control the fire and remove passengers from the bus. With the blaze brought under control, officials turned to arranging onward travel for those on the Delhi-to-Samastipur journey.
The investigation is expected to examine how the fire began near the engine and determine whether any further action is required. The possible short circuit remains part of the preliminary account rather than a confirmed finding.
Conclusion
A bus bound from Delhi for Samastipur caught fire in Greater Noida, but all 32 passengers were evacuated safely. Authorities have contained the blaze, are arranging onward travel and are investigating the suspected engine-area short circuit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the bus fire occur?
The fire occurred in the area under the Knowledge Park police station in Greater Noida.
Q. Where was the bus travelling?
The bus was travelling from Delhi to Samastipur in Bihar.
Q. How many passengers were on the bus?
There were 32 passengers on board.
Q. Were the passengers evacuated safely?
Yes. Officials said all passengers were safely evacuated.
Q. What may have caused the fire?
Passenger accounts indicated that it may have begun near the engine because of a short circuit. This remains a preliminary assessment.
Q. What happened after the fire was reported?
A response team from the 148th Sector reached the location and brought the fire under control.
Q. Is the incident being investigated?
Yes. An investigation is underway, and officials said further action will depend on its findings.
