Two injured as firecrackers catch fire in bus in Delhi’s Dwarka

A man and his co-passenger in a bus were injured as some firecrackers being carried by him caught fire in Dwarka's Chhawala area on Thursday evening

New Delhi: A man and his co-passenger in a bus were injured as some firecrackers being carried by him caught fire in Dwarka’s Chhawala area on Thursday evening, a police official said.

On receiving information about the incident, police officials visited the spot.

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On enquiry, it was found that the man was carrying a small quantity of firecrackers that caught fire in the bus and caused burn injuries to him and a co-passenger sitting beside him, the officer said Nothing suggesting blast has surfaced so far, he said.

Both have been taken to a hospital and further investigation is underway, the officer added.