Passengers escape death as moving bus catches fire [Photos]

Dozens of passengers narrowly escaped tragedy after a Yutong bus with registration number GT 4346-16 caught fire at Gomoa Antseadze in the Central Region.

The bus, carrying 34 passengers, was en route from Accra to Bogoso when the incident occurred. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded promptly to the emergency. Upon arrival, the team found the vehicle engulfed in flames but managed to bring the fire under control and extinguish it within minutes.

In a statement, the GNFS confirmed that although the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, several goods on board were destroyed. Items lost in the blaze included personal belongings, bales of second-hand clothing, cosmetics, provisions, and artificial hair.

Despite the damage, firefighters were able to salvage the bus and recover some of the goods, preventing a total loss.

Authorities say investigations are underway to determine what sparked the fire.