Tragedy on the Highway: Bus Fire Claims Life of Young Boy
A four-year-old boy died after a private bus caught fire on the Agra-Mumbai National Highway in Madhya Pradesh. The incident, likely due to a short circuit, caused panic among passengers. Rescue efforts were conducted, but the boy's remains were found hours later under a seat.
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A tragic incident unfolded on the Agra-Mumbai National Highway as a private AC bus went ablaze, claiming the life of a young boy. The bus was stationed in Madhya Pradesh's Shajapur district when the fire broke out, causing chaos among passengers.
Authorities suspect a short circuit led to the late-night fire on the Indore-Gwalior route. As panic ensued, passengers endeavored to exit the vehicle, with bystanders smashing windows to assist in the rescue.
Efforts to find the boy, Anay Jain, proved grim as authorities utilized heavy machinery and a welder to breach the bus. Tragically, the child's skeletal remains were discovered hours after the fire was extinguished.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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