Tension gripped Jaipur’s Mansarovar locality as an RSRTC passenger bus turned into a fireball on February 27, with 60 souls onboard. In a story of sheer luck and prompt response, everyone escaped scot-free before the flames devoured the coach completely.
Bound for Kekri from Sindhi Camp, the bus hit trouble at RICO Circle around 2:40 PM. Smoke signals turned to fire in seconds, prompting the driver to screech to a halt. Passengers poured out amid screams, crediting the crew’s calm directives for their safety.
Fire brigade from nearby Mansarovar station mobilized two units. Officer Shakuntala Saini noted suspicions of a short circuit in the electrical wiring fueling the rapid blaze to the engine.
After a 30-minute battle, the fire was extinguished, leaving a smoldering shell. No injuries reported, as confirmed by on-site police. Detailed forensics will uncover the root cause and evaluate losses.
The episode spotlights maintenance gaps in state transport. RSRTC vows rigorous vehicle scrutiny henceforth. Bystanders captured videos of the inferno, which went viral, amplifying calls for advanced safety tech like auto fire suppression in buses.