Heroic Driver Saves 12 Lives as Luxury Bus Catches Fire on Maharashtra's Samruddhi Highway

Oct 29, 2025 01:54 pm CST

A private luxury bus erupted in flames on Maharashtra's Samruddhi Highway while traveling from Mumbai to Jalna, with driver Hussain Sayyed's quick action ensuring all 12 passengers were safely evacuated. The 3 AM incident, which caused temporary traffic congestion, is the latest in a concerning series of bus fires on Indian highways that have prompted safety concerns among authorities and travelers.