Johannesburg – A Putco bus travelling towards Centurion caught alight Wednesday morning resulting in 22 passengers suffering injuries as they escaped the fire – some of them jumped out of the windows.
Some passengers were seen escaping the blaze through windows.
Commenting on the incident, spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu said: “Putco regrets to confirm an incident involving a Putco bus, which caught fire while en route at R573, Ditshweneng on the morning of, (27 March 2024)”.
Xulu added: “Our immediate priority has been the well-being of the passengers affected by this unfortunate event.
“We can confirm that we have provided prompt passenger assistance, particularly in addressing their injuries.
“Putco is still probing the cause of the fire.”
Xulu said investigations were still ongoing to determine the cause of the accident,.
“We are actively collaborating with relevant authorities to gather all necessary information.
“Safety is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring that every aspect of this incident is thoroughly reviewed and addressed.
“Our thoughts are with 22 passengers, who were injured.
“We extend our gratitude to the emergency response teams, including private and state ambulances, for their swift actions and support during this challenging time.”
Xulu said Putco will share more details when they become available.
