Fire broke out in the engine compartment of a metro bus travelling from Islamabad to Rawalpindi on Friday, causing panic among passengers but resulting in no reported injuries.
According to media reports, the incident occurred while the bus was en route during peak travel hours. Smoke was first noticed coming from the rear engine section, prompting the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and evacuate passengers.
Eyewitnesses said passengers hurriedly exited the bus as flames and thick smoke spread from the engine area. Rescue teams and firefighters arrived shortly after being alerted and managed to bring the fire under control before it could engulf the entire vehicle.
The incident took place on a busy section of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus route near the Faizabad Interchange, one of the twin cities’ busiest transport hubs.
Passengers reportedly smashed the bus windows to escape after the doors allegedly failed to open in time, managing to evacuate before the fire intensified. Videos captured by eyewitnesses and passersby showed thick smoke rising from the bus as commuters fled the scene in panic.
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