Gujarat Titans Bus Catches Fire After IPL Final
Gujarat Titans players and support staff were safely evacuated after their team bus reportedly caught fire following a short circuit in Ahmedabad after the IPL final defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Gujarat Titans Bus Fire After IPL Final
The incident took place after Gujarat Titans lost the IPL 2026 final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets. The team was returning to its hotel when smoke reportedly began spreading inside the bus due to a short circuit.
Players and members of the support staff were immediately asked to leave the vehicle as a safety precaution. The situation was brought under control before it caused any injuries.
GT Players And Staff Evacuated Safely
All Gujarat Titans players and staff members were reported safe after the evacuation. The team had to wait on the roadside for some time before a replacement bus arrived to take them back to the hotel.
The incident added to a difficult night for the franchise, which had earlier suffered defeat in the IPL final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Titans Face Travel Disruption
The bus fire came at the end of a hectic period for Gujarat Titans. The team had travelled from Dharamsala to Mullanpur ahead of Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals before reaching Ahmedabad for the final.
The franchise is expected to review travel and safety arrangements after the incident. While the fire caused panic, the quick evacuation ensured that the situation did not turn into a major safety crisis.
