Mumbai, May 27 -- A fire broke out in a BEST bus at Santacruz Depot after a short circuit reportedly occurred in the driver's cabin while the vehicle was being moved for refuelling. No injuries were reported, an official said today.

According to the details available, the bus bearing number 7762 was under repair and after the completion of the repair work, the driver was taking the bus to the fuel station inside Santacruz Depot when a short circuit allegedly occurred in the driver's cabin, triggering a fire.

Staff members from MUTSPPL immediately responded to the situation and used around 20 fire extinguishers in an attempt to control the flames.

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