- KR Bharat
- 2025-10-22
A private school bus caught fire in Mailardevpally, Hyderabad, on Wednesday evening, October 22, 2025. The bus, belonging to a private school, was returning after dropping off students when the driver noticed smoke emanating from the vehicle. Reacting swiftly, the driver evacuated the bus, and shortly after, flames engulfed the vehicle. Firefighters from a nearby station arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and no students were aboard at the time of the incident.
Preliminary investigations suggest that a short circuit may have been the cause of the fire, though authorities are continuing to examine the exact origin of the blaze. The bus was completely gutted in the fire, and the incident has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in school transportation. This event adds to a series of recent incidents involving school buses in the region, highlighting the need for stringent safety measures and regular maintenance checks for school vehicles.
In a similar incident, a Delhi Public School bus narrowly avoided a major accident near Laxmiguda Vambe Colony under the Mailardevpally Police Station limits when it suddenly caught fire on Wednesday. The driver, identified as Hari Prasad, quickly pulled the vehicle to the roadside and ensured everyone’s safety. Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, which is suspected to have originated from an engine malfunction. The prompt action of the driver was widely praised for preventing a potential disaster.
These incidents underscore the critical importance of regular safety inspections and maintenance for school buses to prevent such occurrences in the future. Authorities are urged to implement stricter regulations and oversight to ensure the safety of students during their commutes.
