A Metro bus caught fire near the 6th Road station on Saturday morning, creating panic among passengers and nearby people. Fortunately, all passengers were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported.
According to rescue officials, emergency teams from Rescue 1122 quickly arrived at the location and started efforts to control the fire. The blaze was later brought under control, but the bus was completely damaged and destroyed.
Following the incident, Metro bus operations between Rawalpindi and Islamabad were temporarily suspended, affecting daily commuters who use the service for travel.
Authorities have not yet announced the exact reason behind the fire, and investigations are expected to determine what caused the incident.
Videos shared on social media showed heavy smoke and large flames surrounding the red Metro bus, drawing attention from the public online.
The incident raised concerns about transport safety and maintenance standards, especially because similar Metro bus fire cases have reportedly occurred before in Lahore.
Passengers and residents expressed concern over public transport safety, while many appreciated the quick response by rescue teams that helped prevent injuries and further damage.
Officials are likely to review safety measures and technical inspections to reduce the chances of similar incidents in the future.
Although no lives were lost, the event caused disruption in transportation services and highlighted the importance of regular maintenance and emergency preparedness in public transport systems used by thousands of commuters every day.
