Smoke billows out of the DTC bus that caught fire in Dhaula Kuan. | Photo Credit: PTI

DTC bus catches fire in Dhaula Kuan, no one hurt

Fire on DTC bus near Dhaula Kuan injures two passengers, prompts investigation by forensic and crime teams

by · The Hindu

“A fire broke out on a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus near Dhaula Kuan on Sunday,” the police said.

Two passengers were injured in the incident while 15 other passengers were rescued safely.

“Around 5.15 p.m., as it reached Ring Road, smoke began to fill the bus from the rear. The driver managed to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher while the passengers were rescued,” an officer said.

“A forensic team and a crime team have begun their investigation in the incident,” he added.

Published - October 28, 2024 12:25 am IST