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Four Employees Die in Minibus Fire During Pune Commute

A minibus carrying 12 employees caught fire near Dassault Systemes in Hinjewadi, trapping four passengers due to jammed doors; investigations are ongoing.

  • A minibus transporting 12 employees of a private firm to work caught fire in Pune's Hinjewadi area early Wednesday morning.
  • Four passengers were unable to escape due to jammed doors and died in the fire, while others, including the driver, sustained injuries.
  • The fire broke out suddenly as the vehicle decelerated near Dassault Systemes in Rajiv Gandhi InfoTech Park Phase 1.
  • Emergency services are currently working to remove the bodies from the vehicle, and the injured are receiving medical treatment.
  • Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, which remains undetermined at this time.
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