Passengers Evacuated Safely as Metro Bus Catches Fire in Rawalpindi
May 2026 | By Azad News
A Metro bus caught fire near the 6th Road stop in Rawalpindi on Saturday morning, prompting a swift evacuation of passengers and emergency response from rescue teams.
According to Rescue 1122, the bus was engulfed in flames while passing through the station area, but all passengers were safely evacuated before the fire could cause any injuries.
Firefighters reached the scene shortly after the incident and managed to bring the blaze under control, although the bus was completely destroyed in the fire.
Authorities temporarily suspended Metro bus operations between Rawalpindi and Islamabad following the incident to ensure safety and investigate the cause of the fire.
Eyewitnesses reported heavy smoke rising from the burning bus, with visuals circulating on social media showing the vehicle fully engulfed in flames as rescue teams worked to extinguish the fire.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and officials have launched an inquiry into the incident.
This is not the first such incident involving Metro buses in Pakistan. In previous years, similar fires were reported in Lahore, including cases linked to suspected technical faults and electrical issues.
In one earlier incident, passengers were injured after jumping from a bus that caught fire, raising concerns about safety standards in public transport systems.
Authorities have assured that a detailed investigation will be conducted to prevent similar incidents in the future and improve passenger safety.
Conclusion
The Rawalpindi Metro bus fire incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in public transport systems, though timely evacuation ensured that no passengers were harmed.
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