Today’s Current Affairs: Tragedy Strikes as Bus Carrying Devotees Catches Fire in Haryana
Nine devotees lost their lives and many others were injured when a bus carrying pilgrims caught fire on the Kundali-Manesar-Palwal Expressway in Haryana. The devotees, who were returning from a pilgrimage to Mathura and Vrindavan, were residents of Punjab and included women and children.
The survivors recounted smelling smoke in the bus during the early hours of the morning, prompting a motorcycle rider to alert the driver about the flames at the back of the bus. Despite efforts by locals to extinguish the fire and rescue passengers, nine people tragically lost their lives in the accident.
Questions have been raised about the response time of fire officials, with locals alleging that they arrived too late to prevent the bus from completely burning down. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, this heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by travelers on our roads.
Q1. How many devotees were killed in the bus fire incident in Haryana?
- A. Five
- B. Nine
- C. Twelve
- D. Fifteen
Answer: B. Nine
Q2. Where were the devotees returning from when the fire broke out?
- A. Rishikesh and Haridwar
- B. Mathura and Vrindavan
- C. Varanasi and Ayodhya
- D. Puri and Konark
Answer: B. Mathura and Vrindavan
Q3. What did the survivors of the bus fire smell before the fire broke out?
- A. Gasoline
- B. Smoke
- C. Perfume
- D. Food
Answer: B. Smoke
Q4. How did the driver of the bus find out about the fire?
- A. Passengers alerted him
- B. A motorcycle rider informed him
- C. He saw the flames in the mirror
- D. He smelled smoke
Answer: B. A motorcycle rider informed him
What happened in Haryana?
Nine devotees were killed and dozens others injured after their bus caught fire on the Kundali-Manesar-Palwal Expressway in Haryana.
Who were the people on the bus?
The bus was carrying over 60 people of a family, including women and children, all residents of Punjab.
How did the survivors realize there was a fire?
Survivors smelled smoke at the back of the bus at around 1.30 am and a motorcycle rider noticed flames and alerted the driver.
What did the locals do after the bus stopped?
Locals informed the police, tried to extinguish the fire, and rescue people before the fire brigade arrived. They alleged that the fire officials arrived three hours late.
How many people died and were injured in the accident?
Nine people died — six women and three men. Fifteen people were injured and hospitalized, but all are in stable condition.
What is the cause of the fire?
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
Today's current affairs are tragic as nine devotees lost their lives and many more were injured when their bus caught fire on the Kundali-Manesar-Palwal Expressway in Haryana. The devotees, who were returning from a pilgrimage to Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh, were residents of Punjab and included women and children. Survivors reported smelling smoke in the bus and a motorcycle rider alerted the driver after spotting flames at the back. Locals tried to help before the fire brigade arrived three hours later. Nine people lost their lives and fifteen were injured in the accident, with the cause of the fire still unknown.
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