Horror: Metro Mass bus catches fire in middle of journey

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Owura 10 years ago

This is a miracle. Thank god for all the passengers’ life.

This is a miracle. Thank god for all the passengers’ life.
Ewusi 10 years ago

Horror at the Presidency where people that matters buy votes and supply 4x4 any where they go,instead of putting Ghana first.What do you expect.

Horror at the Presidency where people that matters buy votes and supply 4x4 any where they go,instead of putting Ghana first.What do you expect.
MMOBOROWAH 10 years ago

AS SAD AS IT IS TO READ THIS AND THANK GOD, SO FAR AS NO ONE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED, MAY I BE PERMITTED TO MAKE THIS COMMENT; THAT ONE WONDERS WHY EMPLOYEES ENTRUSTED TO TAKE CARE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, IT APPEAR ...
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AS SAD AS IT IS TO READ THIS AND THANK GOD, SO FAR AS NO ONE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED, MAY I BE PERMITTED TO MAKE THIS COMMENT; THAT ONE WONDERS WHY EMPLOYEES ENTRUSTED TO TAKE CARE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, IT APPEARS, TAKE LACKADAISICAL ATTITUDE.
A TRAFFIC MANAGER WORTH HIS SALT WOULD HAVE MADE SURE THE VEHICLE HAD ENOUGH OIL, WATER, ETC., FOR THE JOURNEY IN THE HIGH TEMPERATURES OF THE NORTH.
ABU 10 years ago

DO YOU KNOW THE CAUSE?,MEANWHILE I AM NOT DISCARDING THE PROBABILITIES YOU ENUMERATED.IF THE FLEET OF METRO BUSES ARE NOT INSURED PEOPLE MUST CEASE PATRONISING THEM,WITH THE SECTOR MINISTER ENSURING THEY ARE ALL DULY INSURED ...
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DO YOU KNOW THE CAUSE?,MEANWHILE I AM NOT DISCARDING THE PROBABILITIES YOU ENUMERATED.IF THE FLEET OF METRO BUSES ARE NOT INSURED PEOPLE MUST CEASE PATRONISING THEM,WITH THE SECTOR MINISTER ENSURING THEY ARE ALL DULY INSURED IMMEDIATELY.
Whatever 10 years ago

If a metro Mass bus catches fire and all onboard manage to escaped on unhurt, that is scare and not horror. Or do you feel for a lifeless bus on fire?

If a metro Mass bus catches fire and all onboard manage to escaped on unhurt, that is scare and not horror. Or do you feel for a lifeless bus on fire?
jouce usa 10 years ago

THANK GOD EVERYONE IS OKAY NOW LETS TALK WHEN WAS THE LAST THE WAS INSPET WAS IT INSEPETED BEFORE LEAVING THE STATION

THANK GOD EVERYONE IS OKAY NOW LETS TALK WHEN WAS THE LAST THE WAS INSPET WAS IT INSEPETED BEFORE LEAVING THE STATION
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

find lawyers and sue this BUS COMPANY FOR NEGLIGENCE N LOSS OF PROPERTY.

find lawyers and sue this BUS COMPANY FOR NEGLIGENCE N LOSS OF PROPERTY.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

The incident happened just after the bus passed Zabzugu township, about five kilometres away from its destination, around 2000 hours GMT, and there was no fire tender to douse the flame.

SUE THE COMPOANY. ITS TIME THE PPL ...
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The incident happened just after the bus passed Zabzugu township, about five kilometres away from its destination, around 2000 hours GMT, and there was no fire tender to douse the flame.

SUE THE COMPOANY. ITS TIME THE PPL RISE UP N DEMAND BETTER SERVICE N ACCOUTABILITY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED, BUT IT WASNT BCOS SOMEONE. EITHER THE DRIVER OR PPL WORKING AT METRO MASS WERE NEGLIGENT, PUTTING PPLS LIFE AT RISK. NOW LOOK. SUE THE COMPANY. NEXTTIME, THEY WILL LEARN.
OMPITA [UK] 10 years ago

The report makes no mention of whether there was or was not a Fire Extinguisher on the bus.

The report makes no mention of whether there was or was not a Fire Extinguisher on the bus.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

incident happened just after the bus passed Zabzugu township, about five kilometres away from its destination, around 2000 hours GMT, and there was no fire tender to douse the flame.

TYPICAL UK NIGGA. CANT BE CREATIVE. UR ...
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incident happened just after the bus passed Zabzugu township, about five kilometres away from its destination, around 2000 hours GMT, and there was no fire tender to douse the flame.

TYPICAL UK NIGGA. CANT BE CREATIVE. UR TIGHT CLOTHES MUST BE SUFFOCATING UR BLOOD FLOW.HOW MANY LONG DISTANCE BUSES HAVE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN THEM? IF THIS BUS HAD ONE ON BOARD. CHANCES ARE THEY COULD HAVE USED THEM TO DOUSE THE FLAMES BEFORE THE FIRE TRUCKS GOT THERE. DO U EVEN HAVE A BRAIN IN THAT HEAD OF YOURS?
OMPITA [UK] 10 years ago

Ah! GFHUO how kind of you to enquire about the well-being of my ‘Grey Matter’. I do assure you that it is ‘All Present & Correct’ and its cognitive functions are set at ‘Full Steam Ahead’.

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Ah! GFHUO how kind of you to enquire about the well-being of my ‘Grey Matter’. I do assure you that it is ‘All Present & Correct’ and its cognitive functions are set at ‘Full Steam Ahead’.

And I really do not suffer any problem with trouserly constrictions of any form. Indeed my man in Savile Row would be mortified to think that I should be experiencing such sartorial difficulties as you so scurrilously suggest.

Anyway Old Boy, you shouldn’t knock the UK way of life – It’s delightfully spiffing stuff actually. In fact I am just about to wear said trousers (and all the complementary matching items of course) as I join my UK friends for a cucumber sandwich soiree on the lawn.

Anyway, nice as it is to commune with you I really must go soon as I want to get a couple of wonderfully cool Gins & Tonic ‘down the jolly old hatch’ before the sun goes down. Toodle Pip and all that……………

Oh by the way, I almost forgot. Just for the record, the journalistic report on the bus fire failed to mention whether fire extinguishers were or were not carried on the bus to begin with - let alone offer any facts or opinion on their efficacious use.

I’m afraid the written article was about as good as the accompanying photograph (which depicted a burning saloon car! Good grief!)

The report does make it quite clear however that the Fire Trucks never got there. Quote: ‘There was no fire tender to douse the flame’!
pepi 10 years ago

Blame PRESIDENT MAHAMA
its his fault

Blame PRESIDENT MAHAMA
its his fault
Mahama Dumsor 10 years ago

These buses are not stones, they need to go on services and be replaced to save lives and properties.If the company thinks it's not in a position to finance the cost it should close down.

These buses are not stones, they need to go on services and be replaced to save lives and properties.If the company thinks it's not in a position to finance the cost it should close down.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

YOU CLAIM FARES FROM PASSENGERS, BUT YOU FAIL TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THESE BUSES, NO FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ETC...ANIMALS...

YOU CLAIM FARES FROM PASSENGERS, BUT YOU FAIL TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THESE BUSES, NO FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ETC...ANIMALS...
ABU 10 years ago

If the metro mass transport bus involved in this accident was insured as should be the normal practice passengers on the bus who lost their properties must be paid insurance compensations.And if tha is not the case heads must ...
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If the metro mass transport bus involved in this accident was insured as should be the normal practice passengers on the bus who lost their properties must be paid insurance compensations.And if tha is not the case heads must roll.
Kofi 10 years ago

I guess that was also done by NPP.

I guess that was also done by NPP.
Jab 10 years ago

Akuffo Addo stop all these nonsense for you will never succeed

Akuffo Addo stop all these nonsense for you will never succeed
Ken Ntiamoa 10 years ago

Akufo Addo was driving the bus?
Or, was he supposed to maintain the bus in good condition?

Akufo Addo was driving the bus?
Or, was he supposed to maintain the bus in good condition?
kobby 10 years ago

Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy
shakara 10 years ago

Transit buses should be equipped with portable fire extinguishers

Transit buses should be equipped with portable fire extinguishers
Sankofa 10 years ago

The cause of the fire must be ascertained. MMT must review its maintenance procedures immediately and put in place measures to forestall a re-occurence.

Metro buses are increasingly gaining custom for long distance travel ...
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The cause of the fire must be ascertained. MMT must review its maintenance procedures immediately and put in place measures to forestall a re-occurence.

Metro buses are increasingly gaining custom for long distance travel as they offer a much cheaper alternative. The travelling public must be re-assured that the buses are safe.
Don 10 years ago

Cerainly God is annoyed with Mahama adm.
Almost fire outbreak each day, can u blame this on electricity or some one cooking, hunting or smoking.
God is annoyed with errors and stealing

Cerainly God is annoyed with Mahama adm.
Almost fire outbreak each day, can u blame this on electricity or some one cooking, hunting or smoking.
God is annoyed with errors and stealing
Angel 10 years ago

there is evil brooding wherever fire breaksout! Let us check it. Let uss not blame Prez Mahama bc he was not driving the bus, neither is he an MMT worker!

there is evil brooding wherever fire breaksout! Let us check it. Let uss not blame Prez Mahama bc he was not driving the bus, neither is he an MMT worker!
Nana Kwadwo 10 years ago

How many times will the same picture be shown when a vehicle catches fire?

How many times will the same picture be shown when a vehicle catches fire?
OKWAHUNI BA KOO FORI 10 years ago

What do you expect from these made in China buses
Obkf

What do you expect from these made in China buses
Obkf
Nana Kwadwo 10 years ago

Does the picture look like a bus?

Does the picture look like a bus?
DAN 10 years ago

was their not a powder or water fire extisher to put out the fuel leak,electric fire or cigarette butt? Even brake or tire problems will cause fires..I saw burnt trailer today on tow truck, the wheel bearing had caught fire

was their not a powder or water fire extisher to put out the fuel leak,electric fire or cigarette butt? Even brake or tire problems will cause fires..I saw burnt trailer today on tow truck, the wheel bearing had caught fire
prince 10 years ago

arrest the driver for proper comfirmation

arrest the driver for proper comfirmation

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