Air India SATS Bus Catches Fire Near Aircraft at Delhi Airport Terminal 3
An Air India SATS bus caught fire near bay 32 at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 3 on Tuesday afternoon. The bus, carrying no passengers or luggage and only the driver present, caught fire close to an aircraft. The fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries or damage reported. Airport and police authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze.
On Tuesday afternoon at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3, an Air India SATS bus caught fire near bay 32, just a few feet away from an aircraft. The bus was not carrying any passengers or luggage at the time of the incident; only the driver was present. Fire officials promptly responded and brought the fire under control quickly, preventing any injuries or damage to the nearby aircraft. The airport area was momentarily cordoned off as a safety precaution. Authorities, including local police, the Central Industrial Security Force, and airport fire department, are investigating the cause of the fire. Preliminary speculations suggest the possibility of an engine malfunction, but no official cause has been confirmed yet. The vehicle bore damage from the fire, and the incident sparked heightened safety attention at the airport. No casualties or further damage have been reported, and the investigation continues.
