13 Students Injured As Picnic Bus Catches Fire In Tripura, CM Manik Saha Expresses Concern

A picnic bus fire in West Tripura left 13 students with burn injuries. Nine were sent to Agartala's GBP Hospital, while four were treated locally.

At least 13 school students sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out in a picnic bus in West Tripura disrict on Sunday.

The incident occured in Sidhai Mohanpur Jagatpur Choumuni area of the district when the bus suddenly caught fire following a generator explosion.

Nine students were shifted to GBP Hospital in Agartala for further treatment, while four others were discharged after receiving care at a local medical center, West Tripura SP Kiran Kumar told PTI.

He added, "The bus caught fire due to a blast of a generator which was kept inside the vehicle. An investigation is underway." 

Expressing concerns over the incident, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the administration is closely monitoring the situation to ensure that the injured ones receive immediate medical attention. He also urged everyone to be cautious and mindful while enjoying the picnic.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CM Manik Saha wrote, "Deeply concerned about the unfortunate incident in Mohanpur, where a picnic bus caught fire following a generator blast.  Praying for the speedy recovery of the individuals injured in this tragic event. Six of the injured have been referred to GB Pant Hospital for further treatment.
 
We are closely monitoring the situation to ensure that the injured receive immediate medical attention. Urging everyone to be cautious and mindful while enjoying the picnic."