US EditionUttar Pradesh news: Five dead as bus catches fire on Kisan Path in Lucknow
- A private bus carrying about 80 passengers caught fire early on May 15, 2025, around 5 a.m. On Kisan Path in Mohanlalganj, Lucknow, killing five people including two children.
- According to initial statements by Assistant Commissioner Rajneesh Verma, the fire is believed to have been triggered by an electrical fault in the bus's gearbox while it was traveling from Begusarai, Bihar, to Delhi.
- The fire spread rapidly and trapped passengers at the rear after the emergency exit door malfunctioned, preventing escape and intensifying the tragedy.
- Verma indicated that preliminary inquiries point to a short circuit in the bus gearbox as the possible cause of the fire, which firefighters managed to extinguish within half an hour despite flames being visible from nearly a kilometer away.
- Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause and to improve fire safety and emergency response protocols for public transportation.
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Tragedy in Transit: Fatal Bus Fire Near Lucknow
Tragedy in Transit: Fatal Bus Fire Near Lucknow A tragic incident unfolded early Thursday morning when a private bus caught fire in the Mohanlalganj area of Lucknow, resulting in the deaths of five individuals, including two children. The mishap occurred around 5 am on Kisan Path, a significant roadway lying on the city's outskirts.The bus, carrying 80 passengers, was on its way to Delhi from Begusarai in Bihar. Initial reports from Assistant Co…
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