A major accident occurred in Akola district when a private travels bus was engulfed in flames within minutes after colliding with a motorcycle near the Shegaon border, under the Balapur police station limits.
Details of the Incident
According to Balapur police station in-charge Prakash Zodge, the bus was traveling from Shegaon towards Akola when it rammed into a motorcycle from behind. The impact threw the two bike riders off the vehicle, leaving them seriously injured.
Following the collision, the motorcycle became stuck in the front wheel of the bus and was dragged for some distance. The friction sparked a fire in the bike's petrol tank, which rapidly spread to the bus.
Role of Extreme Temperatures
With temperatures soaring above 46 degrees Celsius, the fire intensified quickly, engulfing the vehicle in minutes. More than half of the bus was destroyed before emergency services could douse the flames.
Timely Evacuation Prevents Casualties
Passengers onboard managed to evacuate in time, while the driver also jumped out, preventing any loss of life. The quick response and presence of mind of those involved ensured that no fatalities occurred despite the severity of the incident.
Authorities are investigating the matter further, and the injured bike riders have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
