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Nine killed after sleeper bus fire on Yamuna Expressway
A sleeper bus carrying many people caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway.
The fire happened late Wednesday night near Jewar in Greater Noida.
Many passengers were asleep when smoke and flames appeared.
Some passengers said they had noticed a burning smell and warned the bus staff.
The fire spread quickly, filling the bus with thick smoke.
Some people escaped through the doors or windows, but nine passengers died.
Several others were hurt and taken to a hospital.
Police are investigating whether an electrical problem or another cause started the fire.
The Uttar Pradesh government announced money for the families of those who died and for injured passengers.
A sleeper bus carrying about 30–40 passengers caught fire around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday near the 33-kilometre milestone in Greater Noida.
Nine passengers, including one woman and eight men, died, while several others were injured.
Passengers reportedly noticed a burning smell and smoke, alerted the driver and helper, but the bus allegedly continued without inspection.
Some passengers escaped through doors or windows, while others jumped out amid thick smoke and severe crowding.
Police registered a case and are investigating the fire’s cause, possible negligence, and whether safety protocols were followed.
- Who
- Nine bus passengers died, several were injured, and the bus was carrying about 30–40 people. Gautam Buddh Nagar Police are investigating.
- What
- A tourist sleeper bus caught fire, killing nine passengers and injuring several others.
- Where
- Near the 33-kilometre milestone under the Jewar police station area on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, near Jewar Airport.
- When
- Around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with the incident reported as occurring early Thursday.
- Why
- The exact cause has not been established; preliminary reports suggest a possible short circuit or electrical or air-conditioning fault, while police are also examining alleged crew negligence.
Passenger allegations
Investigative and official position
Warnings before the fire
Passenger allegations
Survivors and the reported FIR say passengers noticed a burning smell and smoke, warned the driver and helper, and were allegedly ignored.
Investigative and official position
Authorities have not yet established whether the crew’s alleged response contributed to the deaths; the matter is part of the investigation.
Cause of the blaze
Passenger allegations
Initial reports cited a possible short circuit or electrical or air-conditioning fault as the source of the fire.
Investigative and official position
Police say the exact cause remains undetermined and are examining the bus and speaking with survivors.
Escape from the bus
Passenger allegations
Passengers described thick smoke, panic, crowding, and difficulty escaping; some broke or used windows and others jumped out.
Investigative and official position
Police and fire brigade teams conducted rescue operations, while the investigation is assessing whether safety procedures were followed.
Key facts
- Deaths
- Nine passengers died, including one woman and eight men.
- Passengers aboard
- Reports estimated approximately 30–40 passengers.
- Bus operator
- Raj Kalpana Travels.
- Origin
- The bus began its journey from Kashmere Gate in Delhi.
- Incident location
- Near the 33-kilometre milestone in the Jewar police station area.
- Government assistance
- Families of the deceased were promised Rs 2 lakh each; injured passengers were promised Rs 50,000 each.
- Investigation
- Police registered a case involving alleged culpable homicide not amounting to murder and rash and negligent driving, according to the reports.
Quotes
An unnamed female passenger
A passenger who escaped the burning sleeper bus and spoke to ANI
“I was asleep when someone banged on the door. When I woke up, there was already a huge crowd. I didn’t pick up any of my belongings; I didn’t even put on my shoes. I just grabbed my phone and stepped out.”
telegraphindia.com
“After I fell asleep, someone woke me up saying the bus had caught fire, and we all scrambled to get out. It was not an easy situation to escape from; there was a lot of smoke.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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