The incident led to a brief disruption in traffic along the busy route, but thanks to the quick response from both the fire department and the local police, normalcy was restored within a short time.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and authorities are working to assess the extent of the damage. Officials have urged PMPML and other public transport operators to conduct regular maintenance checks on electric buses to prevent such incidents in the future.
This incident highlights the importance of emergency preparedness in handling public safety.