Delhi Airport Bus Fire: On Tuesday, panic gripped the public at Terminal 3 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport). An Air India bus suddenly burst into flames. The bus, operated by Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited, was parked near the terminal during the day. Smoke and flames quickly rose from the bus.
Delhi Airport Bus Fire: Fire brigade took immediate action
As soon as the news of the bus fire was received, the airport fire brigade team immediately arrived at the scene. The airport’s own fire brigade brought the fire under control within minutes. It is reported that the Delhi Fire Service was not informed of the incident, as the airport administration extinguished the fire through its own internal team. Due to their promptness, the situation did not escalate, and a major tragedy was averted.
Delhi Airport Bus News
Fortunately, no passengers were on the bus at the time of the accident. The bus was empty, so no injuries or injuries were reported. Airport officials stated that the bus was parked and no passengers were moving around, so the damage was limited to the vehicle.
New Delhi Airport Bus: Flight operations not affected
The fire incident had no significant impact on flights at Delhi Airport. All airlines continued operating normally. To ensure the safety and convenience of passengers, the airport administration immediately activated the control room and monitored the situation. Airport personnel were instructed to be extra vigilant to ensure passengers did not face any inconvenience.
Possible cause of fire
Initial investigations have revealed that a short circuit may have been the cause of the bus fire. However, this has not yet been officially confirmed. A technical team is investigating the source of the fire and whether any deficiencies in the bus’s maintenance were present. The cause will only be clear once the investigation report is released.
Questions on safety standards
This incident once again raises questions about airport safety standards and regular vehicle maintenance. Experts believe that periodic inspections of all vehicles operating within the airport premises and electrical system inspections are essential to prevent such incidents. This can prevent any potential hazards.
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