Some individuals dwelling close to the freeway reached the spot however couldn’t assist because the raging hearth engulfed the automobile. The rescue work began after the fireplace service and police doused the blaze, Adke mentioned.

Eknath Shinde, the highest state elected official, mentioned the reason for the fireplace is being investigated.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned he was anguished by the bus tragedy. “Might the injured get better on the earliest. The native administration is offering all potential help to these affected,” Modi tweeted.

Nashik is sort of 200 kilometers (120 miles) northeast of Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra.

Lots of of 1000’s of persons are killed or injured yearly on India’s roads. Most accidents are blamed on reckless driving, poorly maintained roads and growing older automobiles.