Manthan International School bus goes up in flames; parents demand answers, action
Parents at Manthan International School in Hyderabad are demanding accountability after a school bus caught fire on campus. While no students were harmed, parents have raised concerns about the school's history of poor vehicle maintenance.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical safety standards in private school transportation and the importance of transparent communication between school management and parents.
Parents of Manthan International School in Tellapur, Hyderabad’s premium western corridor in Sangareddy district, are reeling from shock and raising serious questions about the school’s transport safety standards after a bus on the school campus went up in flames on Tuesday (September 8, 2026), just as it was time for students to board.
Reportedly, there were four students inside the bus when smoke started emanating, and they were soon deboarded. No students were affected.
A video clip of the incident, captured by one of the parents, showing the school bus going up in flames and being completely engulfed in fire, was posted online.
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