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IN PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out on Mumbai-Gujarat bus, traffic hit on WEH

Updated On: 04 September, 2026 08:33 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A private intercity bus travelling from Mumbai to Gujarat caught fire near Aarey Metro Station in Dindoshi on Friday evening, disrupting traffic movement on the Western Express Highway (WEH), officials said. Pics/Chirantana Bhatt, Samiullah Khan and Satej Shinde

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The bus, operated by Mahadev Travel, had seven passengers on board. All passengers were evacuated safely and in time after the fire broke out. Pics/Chirantana Bhatt, Samiullah Khan and Satej Shinde
The bus, operated by Mahadev Travel, had seven passengers on board. All passengers were evacuated safely and in time after the fire broke out. Pics/Chirantana Bhatt, Samiullah Khan and Satej Shinde
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Motorists travelling towards the northern suburbs on the Western Express Highway were advised to expect delays as emergency teams continued operations at the site
Motorists travelling towards the northern suburbs on the Western Express Highway were advised to expect delays as emergency teams continued operations at the site
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Teams from the Vanrai Police and the Mumbai Fire Brigade reached the spot and began response operations. A 108 ambulance and Metro personnel were also deployed
Teams from the Vanrai Police and the Mumbai Fire Brigade reached the spot and began response operations. A 108 ambulance and Metro personnel were also deployed
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The fire caused congestion around Aarey Metro Station, with northbound traffic moving slowly, the Mumbai Traffic Police said
The fire caused congestion around Aarey Metro Station, with northbound traffic moving slowly, the Mumbai Traffic Police said
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Emergency agencies remained at the location as authorities worked to manage the situation and clear the affected area
Emergency agencies remained at the location as authorities worked to manage the situation and clear the affected area
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The bus fire also affected Mumbai Metro services along the Western Express Highway
The bus fire also affected Mumbai Metro services along the Western Express Highway
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There were five passengers on board, official said
There were five passengers on board, official said
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Commuters using the Western Express Highway near Aarey and Dindoshi were advised to expect delays officials said
Commuters using the Western Express Highway near Aarey and Dindoshi were advised to expect delays officials said
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A senior Mumbai Police official said, a bus, Mahadeo Traveler MJ 01AN 1695 going towards Gujarat caught fire under the metro station
A senior Mumbai Police official said, a bus, Mahadeo Traveler MJ 01AN 1695 going towards Gujarat caught fire under the metro station 
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He said that the fire was later extinguished, and traffic has been cleared
He said that the fire was later extinguished, and traffic has been cleared
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Prima facie the cause of blaze is a technical defect. Furter probe is underway, a senior Mumbai Police official said.
Prima facie the cause of blaze is a technical defect. Furter probe is underway, a senior Mumbai Police official said.
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The passengers present in the bus and the driver were reported to be safe
The passengers present in the bus and the driver were reported to be safe

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