In a terrifying early morning incident, a school bus carrying students of Delhi Public School (DPS) caught fire in Kistareddypet village under the Ameenpur municipality in Telangana’s Sangareddy district on Thursday, July 10. According to police officials, the fire was triggered by a short circuit in the battery compartment of the newly registered bus. The incident occurred while the driver was on his morning route, picking up students for school. A vigilant watchman from a nearby apartment noticed sparks emerging from the battery area just as students were boarding the vehicle. He immediately alerted the driver, who quickly evacuated the children before the fire spread.

Thanks to swift action by the driver and nearby residents, all students on board managed to deboard safely, avoiding any casualties. Fire engines arrived on the scene shortly after being notified and brought the blaze under control. Police later confirmed that no students were harmed, though the bus was extensively damaged. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the safety standards of newly registered school transport vehicles. Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inspection of the vehicle to determine the exact cause of the battery malfunction.

This incident mirrors a similar accident that occurred in May this year on the Suryapet-Khammam highway, where a private bus caught fire following a tyre burst near Mothey village. Fortunately, no passengers were onboard at that time, and the driver managed to escape unharmed. These recurring fire accidents have sparked concerns among parents and the general public about the safety and maintenance of public and private transport vehicles in Telangana. The police have assured that they will be taking additional safety checks and preventive measures in school vehicles across the state.