Late on November 14, 1995, a Beijing Bus 330 disappeared en route from Yuanmingyuan to Xiangshan. It was found the next day in the suburbs. All passengers were dead, but rumors claim three passengers mysteriously survived.
Overview
Late on November 14, 1995, a Beijing Bus 330 departed from Yuanmingyuan terminal heading toward Xiangshan. On board were one driver, one conductor, and several passengers.
The normal route takes about 40 minutes. But that night, the bus never arrived at its destination.
Discovery the Next Day
Early the next morning, police found the bus in a wasteland several kilometers away from its normal route.
According to rumors:
- All passengers inside were dead, with no external injuries.
- The vehicle exterior was intact, and the fuel tank had fuel.
- The clock on the bus stopped at exactly 3:00 AM.
- There were no tire tracks on the ground at the scene.
Circulating Versions
The story has circulated online for years, forming multiple versions. The most common versions include:
1. Three survivors: Rumor has it that two men and one woman got off before the bus lost control, the only survivors.
2. "People who shouldn't exist" on board: Some rumors claim the number of passengers didn't match ticket records.
3. Haunted route: The route reportedly saw multiple accidents and disappearances in the 1990s.
Official Response and Debunking
To date, no official archives confirm this event actually happened. Beijing Public Transport Company publicly debunked the story in the 2000s, stating that Bus 330 never had a similar accident.
The story's main sources are online forums and urban legend websites.
Urban Legend Characteristics
This event is a typical Chinese internet urban legend (Creepypasta), with the following characteristics:
- Specific time and place, but unverifiable.
- Sensational details, but lacking credible sources.
- Uses real place names (Yuanmingyuan, Xiangshan) to increase credibility.
- Multiple circulating versions with contradictory details.
Sources: Chinese internet urban legend circulating versions. This entry is included as an "urban legend cultural phenomenon"; the event's authenticity has not been officially confirmed.