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IN PHOTOS | Thane bus fire: Flames engulf vehicle near busy SATIS bridge

Updated On: 23 April, 2026 03:54 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Panic gripped commuters near Thane Railway Station on Thursday, after a Shivshahi bus caught fire near the busy SATIS bridge area. (PICS/ RDMC-TMC)

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the fire broke out at around 1:28 pm on the SATIS bridge. PICS/ RDMC-TMC
the fire broke out at around 1:28 pm on the SATIS bridge. PICS/ RDMC-TMC
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The private bus was en route from Swargate to Vasai when the incident occurred

The private bus was en route from Swargate to Vasai when the incident occurred

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Officials further highlighted that a total of 14 passengers were onboard the bus- 10 travelling from Swargate and four who had boarded at Thane

Officials further highlighted that a total of 14 passengers were onboard the bus- 10 travelling from Swargate and four who had boarded at Thane

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Prompt action by the driver, identified as Santosh Kisan Gawli, and conductor Milind Sonawane ensured that all passengers were safely evacuated as soon as the fire was detected

Prompt action by the driver, identified as Santosh Kisan Gawli, and conductor Milind Sonawane ensured that all passengers were safely evacuated as soon as the fire was detected

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As soon as smoke was noticed, all passengers and the driver quickly disembarked from the vehicle, ensuring that no casualties or injuries were reported

As soon as smoke was noticed, all passengers and the driver quickly disembarked from the vehicle, ensuring that no casualties or injuries were reported

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Firefighters deployed one fire tender, a rescue vehicle, and a water tanker to douse the flames. The blaze was brought under control and completely extinguished by around 2:30 pm

Firefighters deployed one fire tender, a rescue vehicle, and a water tanker to douse the flames. The blaze was brought under control and completely extinguished by around 2:30 pm

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