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Tourist bus catches fire below Aarey Metro station, traffic hit during peak hour
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· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The location of the metro station is in an area known as Goregaon East. Traffic was disrupted during the peak-hour rush when a fire broke out.
Traffic was disrupted during the peak-hour rush when a fire broke out. A private bus used for tourism was involved in the incident. The fire occurred beneath a metro station, specifically the one at Aarey. This incident happened on a Friday evening.
Further details about the disruption and the incident are available. The location of the metro station is in an area known as Goregaon East.
The incident affected traffic flow, particularly on the northbound stretch. Details about the cause of the fire and its impact are not provided here, but can be found in the original report.
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Published: September 5, 2026 ·
Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai ·
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