An all-electric, air-conditioned Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus caught fire near Seven Loves Chowk while travelling towards Swargate in Pune. All 17 passengers on board were safely evacuated, averting a major tragedy.

Driver pulls bus to roadside after smoke, flames spotted

According to preliminary information, smoke and flames were noticed coming from the bus while it was heading towards Swargate. The driver acted promptly and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road.