Dramatic footage has emerged showing the terrifying moment a school bus carrying 20 children in Delhi was engulfed by flames in a shocking incident that could have ended in tragedy.
The video, captured by bystanders, shows thick black smoke and orange flames completely consuming the vehicle as horrified onlookers watch the scene unfold.
Miraculous Escape for Students
In what can only be described as a miracle, all children aboard the bus were safely evacuated before the fire took hold. Quick-thinking staff members acted immediately when smoke was first detected, helping the young students to safety.
"We heard some popping sounds and then saw smoke coming from the back of the bus," one teacher recounted. "Within minutes, the entire rear was on fire. We got every child out just in time."
Emergency Response
Fire crews arrived at the scene within minutes of receiving distress calls, battling the blaze for nearly an hour before bringing it under control. Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical fault may have caused the fire, though authorities have launched a full inquiry.
Parents of the children, many of whom rushed to the scene after receiving calls from school officials, expressed both relief and outrage. "This could have been so much worse," said one mother, clutching her child. "We need answers about how this happened."
Safety Concerns Raised
The incident has reignited debates about vehicle safety standards for school transport in India. Local officials have promised a thorough review of all school buses in the Delhi region, with particular attention to electrical systems and fire safety measures.
Education Minister Atishi Marlena has called for an emergency meeting with transport authorities to discuss immediate safety upgrades. "The lives of our children are priceless," she stated. "We cannot allow such frightening incidents to occur."
As investigations continue, the school has arranged counselling services for the traumatised students and staff who witnessed the terrifying event.
