BHOPAL: A fire broke out at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Bhopal on Sunday evening, damaging eight buses operated by Verma Travels. No casualties have been reported.
The fire reportedly started in one bus and quickly spread to nearby vehicles. The affected buses were scheduled to travel to Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Balaghat, Seoni and Indore, among other destinations.
Firefighters rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control after a major operation. According to fire officer Saurabh Patel, 10 fire engines were involved in the operation.
Verma Travels owner Deepak Verma estimated the loss at Rs 4-5 crore. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
All eight buses were reportedly empty when the incident occurred. However, passengers with bookings on the affected services had their trips cancelled.
The incident also disrupted bus services at the busy terminal, where around 50-60 buses reportedly depart every hour. An investigation into the cause of the fire is awaited.
