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Fire breaks out in luxury bus on Sion-Panvel Highway in Thane, all passengers safe
Updated On: 24 May, 2026 08:39 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
The driver of the bus, after noticing the blaze, immediately pulled the vehicle to the roadside and alerted all passengers to evacuate, preventing any injuries

The officials said that the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Representational Pic/File/iStock
A luxury passenger bus carrying 22 passengers caught fire while travelling on the Sion-Panvel Highway in Maharashtra’s Thane district on Sunday afternoon. All passengers escaped safely, officials said, reported the PTI.
According to fire officials, the incident occurred while the bus was in motion when the driver noticed smoke emerging from the engine.
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