A fire broke out in a BEST wet lease double-decker electric bus operated by Switch Mobility on Tuesday morning near Siddharth College signal in South Mumbai. No injuries were reported in the incident.

The bus, bearing registration number MH-43-CE-1709 and assigned to Route A138, belongs to the Colaba Depot. According to officials, the incident occurred around 9:15 AM while the bus was en route to Backbay Depot from Bhatia Baug.

As the vehicle approached the Siddharth College signal, flames were noticed near the high-voltage battery compartment located adjacent to the front left tyre. The bus conductor promptly alerted the fire brigade and local police.