Indore: An ibus broke down at Industry House after emitting smoke and possibly internal combustion on Wednesday. About 47 passengers mostly women, who were travelling to work, home after lunch at 3 pm escaped the fire as they were evacuated citing danger. The narrow escape became possible after conductor noticed the smoke. Passengers were travelling from Niranjanpur, Satya Sai Square, Vijay Nagar, MR 10, and Press Complex towards Palasia, Geeta Bhawan, Bhawarkuan and Rajeev Gandhi circle.
Q & A: Aictsl CEO
‘We will evaluate’ Sandeep Soni, chief executive officer of Atal Indore City Transport Service Limited (AiCTSL) that manages ibuses, talked to Free Press about the incident. Excerpts. What was possible cause of incident? First of all, I want to make it clear that there was no fire. The cause for smoke is overheating, possibly.
Our team and technical team of Corona are checking the bus. We might come to know the reason tonight or by Thursday.
ibus are of Tata and Corona company. Previous incidents of such nature were reported in Corona buses only. Comment Yes, you are right in saying that. We are trying to evaluate these buses.
Was it not mere luck that smoke was seen early, otherwise it could have led to fire? I am not a technical person but overheating does not lead to fires. It would have chocked the engine. What steps will be taken to reduce risking lives in Corona buses? We will evaluate. I assure you that an appropriate action will be taken.
Mishaps in ibuses
October 29, 2018: ibus caught fire at 11 pm at its last stop at Niranjanpur. The fire was so strong that even a part of the bus stop was affected. Luckily, there were no passengers in the bus. September 25, 2018: Passengers of an ibus had a miraculous escape when the spindle broke off and left front wheel was suddenly detached from the axle. The bus came to a screeching halt. The incident took place at Dewas Naka in front of an automobile showroom around noon. The bus was plying from Niranjpur to Satya Sai square.
September 10, 2018: CSP’s vehicle collided with i-bus at Industry House when police vehicle took U-turn. CSP Jyoti Umath was injured. FIR registered against bus driver. March 19, 2017: 55 passengers had a narrow escape after air-conditioned bus caught fire in front of Holkar Science College in BRTS corridor. Driver’s quick act saved lives. December 25, 2015: 10-year-old boy killed after i-bus hit him in Silicon City. People damaged bus, which was seized. Case registered against bus driver.
