Bus carrying dozens of passengers catches fire on TP HCM

Bus carrying dozens of passengers catches fire on TP HCM - Trung Luong expressway

A sleeper bus transporting dozens of people unexpectedly caught fire on the TP HCM - Trung Luong expressway, causing traffic congestion for several kilometers on the morning of 24/11.

Around 3h on 24/11, a sleeper bus with a Ca Mau license plate, driven by a 38-year-old driver and carrying dozens of passengers from Ca Mau to TP HCM, began to experience issues. Upon reaching the area of Khanh Hau ward in Tay Ninh province, the driver noticed smoke rising from the rear of the vehicle and immediately pulled over into the emergency lane to investigate.

The sleeper bus was burned to its frame. *Nam An*

Shortly after, an intense fire erupted, sending plumes of smoke dozens of meters high. Panicked passengers grabbed their belongings and quickly exited the bus. The driver and nearby individuals attempted to extinguish the flames with fire extinguishers but were unsuccessful, prompting a call to firefighting forces.

The blaze was brought under control, but the passenger bus was completely destroyed. *Nam An*

Approximately 30 minutes later, firefighters brought the blaze under control. The incident resulted in no casualties, but the sleeper bus and many belongings inside were completely consumed by fire. The expressway experienced prolonged traffic congestion for several kilometers as vehicles slowed down when passing the scene.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The passenger bus fire caused extensive traffic congestion on the TP HCM - Trung Luong expressway. *Nam An*

The TP HCM - Trung Luong expressway, spanning 50 km with four lanes and two emergency lanes, commenced operation in 2010. After more than 12 years, increased traffic volume has led to frequent congestion and accidents. A project to upgrade and expand the expressway has been approved.