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Massive fire engulfs Metro bus in Rawalpindi  

Smoke could be seen billowing out from the back of the bus, with parts falling to the ground.

GNN Web Desk
Published 2 years ago on Aug 4th 2022, 12:49 pm
By Web Desk
Massive fire engulfs Metro bus in Rawalpindi  

Rawalpindi: A metro bus was engulfed in flames after catching fire at the Rehmanabad station in Rawalpindi on Thursday, GNN reported.  

As per reports, the bus suddenly caught fire after its engine overheated and burst into flames. 

The driver, while acting prudently, parked the vehicle at the bus station and evacuated all the passengers from the blazing bus.  

Smoke could be seen billowing out from the back of the bus, with parts falling to the ground. The passengers were unharmed but the vehicle was burnt to a crisp. 

Soon after receiving the information, Rescue 1122 management immediately dispatched the nearest ambulance fire truck, and rescue vehicle to the spot to control the fire, and were able to put it out on time. 

No loss of life or injury was reported during the incident. It is still unclear how the fire started.

However, the metro bus administration has launched an investigation into it.