Metro Bus Burns on Elevated Islamabad–Rawalpindi Track as Passengers Escape

Overview

• A metro bus caught fire near Sixth Road on the Islamabad–Rawalpindi corridor and all passengers escaped without injury after breaking windows and evacuating the vehicle.
• Rescue 1122 sent multiple fire tenders, emergency vehicles and a special rescue unit and brought the blaze under control after about 45 minutes.
• The bus was completely consumed by the fire, lifted from the roughly 30-foot elevated track by crane and moved to the Metro Bus Depot for further inspection.
• Early investigators and insiders say a likely short circuit started the fire and plastic and foam inside the bus intensified the flames, though formal conclusions are pending.
• Metro services were stalled for several hours and an internal investigation committee has been formed as officials weigh repair or replacement decisions and possible safety changes.