New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- A swift response by airport emergency services averted a major tragedy today after an Air India passenger coach caught fire near Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
The incident occurred at 12:25 pm near the C-34 aircraft parking pier. The bus, registered as DL1PD3975 and operated by Air India SATS (AISATS), was reportedly powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
According to initial reports from airport authorities, the driver, Satish Chand, noticed the fire and immediately evacuated all passengers from the vehicle. He initially attempted to control the blaze using the bus's onboard fire suppression system but was forced to retreat when it proved ineffective.
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