A Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus vehicle traveling from Islamabad to Rawalpindi caught fire near Sixth Road, creating panic among commuters and narrowly avoiding a serious incident.
According to reports, the Metro Bus was operating on its regular route from Secretariat to Saddar when flames suddenly appeared in the vehicle. The incident occurred near the busy Sixth Road area, causing concern among passengers and nearby residents.
Officials said the driver quickly reacted after noticing the fire. He immediately stopped the Metro Bus at the station and ensured that all passengers safely exited the vehicle before the situation became more dangerous.
Initial efforts were made to control the fire, but strong winds caused the flames to spread again within a short time. The fire soon engulfed the entire Metro Bus, producing thick smoke visible from nearby areas.
Emergency teams from Rescue 1122 arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Rescue officials successfully controlled and extinguished the fire before it could spread further or affect surrounding vehicles and structures.
Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident because passengers had already been evacuated safely before the fire intensified.
Preliminary information suggests that the fire may have started in the engine section of the Metro Bus. Authorities have launched further investigations to determine the exact cause of the incident and whether any technical fault or mechanical issue was involved.
The incident caused temporary disruption to Metro Bus operations in the area, while officials inspected the damaged vehicle and cleared the route for traffic.
Passengers and local residents praised the quick response of the driver and rescue teams, which helped prevent a potentially serious accident.
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