Archive · 24 Sep 2026
FIR Says Bus Crew Ignored Warnings Before Fire Killed Nine
A bus traveling from Delhi to Mahoba caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway.
About 30 to 35 people were reportedly on board.
Passengers said they smelled something burning and warned the driver and conductor.
The FIR says the crew did not stop the bus after hearing these warnings.
It also alleges that the crew continued smoking inside the driver’s cabin.
Flames then appeared near the driver’s seat and spread quickly.
Some passengers escaped by jumping from the bus, while others were trapped inside.
Nine people died from burns and suffocation, according to police.
The driver and conductor were detained while investigators examined what happened.
Nine passengers died after a Raj Kalpana Travels bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida.
Passengers allegedly warned the driver and conductor about a burning smell near the driver’s cabin.
The FIR says the crew refused to stop and told passengers, “If you want to die, then die; we won’t stop the bus.”
Flames reportedly erupted near the driver’s seat, rapidly filling the bus with fire and smoke.
Police detained the driver and conductor as investigations into the incident continued.
- Who
- Nine passengers died; the bus driver and conductor were detained. The FIR was based on a complaint by passenger Suneel Kumar.
- What
- A bus caught fire after passengers allegedly warned the crew about a burning smell and were not immediately taken to safety.
- When
- Late Wednesday night, around 11:30 p.m.; an image caption dates the incident September 24, 2026.
- Where
- Near the 33-kilometer mark of the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida.
- Why
- The FIR alleges that the driver and conductor ignored warnings and failed to stop, allowing the fire to spread.
- Deaths
- Nine passengers died from burns and suffocation, according to police.
- Bus route
- The bus was traveling from Delhi to Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh.
- Bus operator
- The bus belonged to Raj Kalpana Travels.
- Passengers
- The complainant estimated that around 30 to 35 passengers were aboard.
- Reported warning
- Passengers allegedly noticed a burning smell coming from the driver’s cabin.
- FIR location
- The FIR was registered at Jewar police station following Suneel Kumar’s complaint.
- Police action
- The driver and conductor were detained, and further investigation was underway.
