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Breaking News: School Bus Catches Fire in Nagpur, Children Rescued Through Windows

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A school bus caught fire in Nagpur, triggering a swift rescue operation as children were evacuated from the vehicle. According to preliminary information, the blaze may have started following a short circuit in the bus’s internal wiring. Eyewitnesses reportedly said the fire began in the rear section of the school bus. As smoke and flames spread, people in the surrounding area quickly responded and helped evacuate the students before the situation could escalate. Visuals from the incident show the bus with its windows damaged, as children were brought out through the openings. The rescue effort involved breaking the window glass to create an emergency exit for the young passengers. The quick response of people at the scene helped ensure that the children were brought out of the bus safely. The incident has once again highlighted the importance of emergency preparedness and regular safety checks for school transportation.

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A school bus suddenly caught fire at Wathoda Chowk in Nagpur. Around 35-40 schoolchildren were on board at the time of the accident. The bus was stopped in time, and passersby rescued the children safely by pulling them out through the windows. No injuries were reported.

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Breaking News: School Bus Catches Fire in Nagpur, Children Rescued Through Windows

A school bus caught fire in Nagpur, triggering a swift rescue operation as children were evacuated from the vehicle. According to preliminary information, the blaze may have started following a short circuit in the bus’s internal wiring. Eyewitnesses reportedly said the fire began in the rear section of the school bus. As smoke and flames spread, people in the surrounding area quickly responded and helped evacuate the students before the situation could escalate. Visuals from the incident show the bus with its windows damaged, as children were brought out through the openings. The rescue effort involved breaking the window glass to create an emergency exit for the young passengers. The quick response of people at the scene helped ensure that the children were brought out of the bus safely. The incident has once again highlighted the importance of emergency preparedness and regular safety checks for school transportation. The exact cause of the fire will be established after a detailed investigation. Authorities are expected to examine the vehicle’s electrical wiring and other safety systems to determine whether a short circuit triggered the blaze. Further details regarding the school, the number of children travelling in the bus and any injuries are awaited. The incident has raised concerns over the safety and maintenance of school buses, particularly their electrical systems and emergency exits.

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A private school bus suddenly caught fire at Wathoda Chowk in Nagpur.

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TV9 Hindi broke the news on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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