Three buses and a trailer belonging to Greyhound were consumed by flames at the company’s depot in Jet Park, Boksburg, on the East Rand this past Sunday. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, but the cause of the fire remains shrouded in mystery.
The incident occurred in broad daylight, and the quick response from the Ekurhuleni Emergency Management Services (EMS) proved crucial in containing the blaze. Eric Maloka, spokesperson for the EMS, confirmed that firefighters quickly jumped into action, preventing the situation from escalating further. “Two buses managed to escape the fire and were driven to a safer area,” he shared. “No injuries were reported during or after the operation, and the cause of the fire is still unknown and remains the subject of investigation by our fire officials.”
The loss of Greyhound vehicles, which have been a staple in South Africa’s public transport system, raises concerns about the service’s reliability and future operations. As the fire remains under investigation, more details will emerge regarding the potential impact on Greyhound’s services and the community it serves.
Local residents expressed their shock at the incident, with many taking to social media to voice their concerns about safety and the unexpected nature of such a catastrophic event. Greyhound, known for its long-distance travel services throughout South Africa, has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, leaving customers and stakeholders in a state of uncertainty.
As investigators work to determine the cause of the fire, the focus will undeniably fall on ensuring the safety of all bus services and preventing future incidents.