India, March 20 -- All employees of Vyoma Graphics who were in the ill-fated minibus that caught fire in Hinjewadi on Wednesday morning were on their way to work when the tragedy struck. Four died in the accident, while five sustained injuries, two of them with severe burns, police said. Survivors recount their escape.

Fire spread rapidly

"I managed to jump out through a window to save my life. Just moments later, the entire vehicle was in flames," said Pradip Raut, a survivor, describing how quickly the fire engulfed the bus.

Another survivor requesting anonymity said, "I didn't think the flames would spread so fast. Fortunately, I survived by jumping out of the vehicle."

According to the survivor, those who were in the front seats a...