Telangana private bus fire leaves AC travel bus gutted in Mumbai
Hyderabad: All 36 passengers escaped unhurt after a Telangana private bus fire completely destroyed an AC travel bus near Borivli in Mumbai on the morning of January 20, 2026, after smoke began billowing from the engine compartment.
The bus, operated by Venus Travels and registered in Jagityal district of Telangana, was en route to Maharashtra when the driver noticed smoke emerging from the rear engine area as the vehicle approached the Borivli stretch. Acting swiftly, the driver pulled the bus to the roadside and evacuated all passengers. Moments later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and burned to ashes on the road.
Fire personnel rushed to the spot after locals alerted emergency services and managed to bring the blaze under control. However, by the time firefighters intervened, the bus had already been completely gutted. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident.
Initial information suggested that the Telangana private bus fire was triggered by a short circuit in the engine section. The AC bus had departed from Jagityal earlier and was carrying 36 passengers at the time of the incident.
Probe points to short circuit in Telangana private bus fire
Travel management officials stated that all passengers were safe and accounted for, easing fears among families and relatives in Jagityal who were alarmed after news of the fire spread. Authorities were examining the exact cause of the blaze, though preliminary inputs indicated an electrical fault in the engine compartment.
The incident caused brief disruption to traffic in the Borivli area as emergency crews worked at the scene. Police assisted in clearing the road after the charred remains of the bus were removed.
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