A major accident was averted at Terminal 3 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) on Monday afternoon. A bus of AI SATS, the ground handling company of Air India, caught fire, which was parked right near an aircraft. It was fortunate that the bus was empty and no one was injured.
🔹 Main points
Time of incident: Around 1 pm, near bay number 32 of Terminal 3.
Bus status: was empty; The driver got out in time.
Cause of fire: Preliminary investigation suggests the fire may have originated from an engine part.
Control: Airport fire team extinguished the fire within a few minutes.
Flight operations: Continued as normal, no damage reported.
🔥 Complete information
The bus of AI SATS, Air India’s ground handling partner company, was parked at Terminal 3 when suddenly it caught fire. This bus was there to pick up the crew members of an incoming flight.
At the time of the incident, there was only the driver in the bus, who immediately got out and there was no loss of life. Within a few minutes, the Airport Rescue and Fire Team (ARFF) reached the spot and brought the fire under control.
In the viral video, the bus can be seen completely burnt, especially the rear part which is badly damaged.
🛫 Investigation and safety steps
Preliminary investigation has suggested short circuit or technical fault from the engine part as the possible cause of the fire. At present, the police and airport authorities are reviewing the security protocols so that such incidents do not happen in future.
There was no disruption in airport operations and all flights operated normally.
💡 Impact on passengers
The passengers did not face any problem due to this incident. Airport management said that due to prompt action a major accident was averted. The bus has been removed from the premises after security checks.
📊 Main information table
Information Details Location IGI Airport, Terminal 3, Bay No. 32 Time of Incident 1 pm (28 October 2025) Vehicle Air India Ground Handling Bus (AI SATS) Damage Rear part of the bus burnt; No casualty, investigation status, investigation into technical fault with engine continues.
