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Greater Noida Bus Fire Kills Nine, Prompts Government Aid
A double-decker bus caught fire in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Nine people died in the fire, including one woman.
Several other passengers were seriously injured.
More than 30 people were reportedly on the bus.
Some passengers jumped from the windows to escape.
Firefighters put out the blaze after police and emergency teams arrived.
Investigators think the fire may have started near the bus's air-conditioning system, but this is only a preliminary finding.
The driver and conductor were taken into custody while officials investigate.
The prime minister and chief minister announced financial help for the victims and injured passengers.
Nine passengers, including a woman, died after a double-decker bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida.
More than 30 people were reportedly aboard the bus, and several passengers were seriously injured.
The bus was traveling from Kashmiri Gate in New Delhi toward Mahoba when it caught fire near the 33-kilometre milestone.
Preliminary findings suggest a spark or blast in the air-conditioning system ignited engine lubricating oil.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced compensation of Rs. 2 lakh for each deceased person's family and Rs. 50,000 for each injured person.
- Who
- Nine bus passengers died, while several others were injured; the driver and conductor were taken into custody.
- What
- A double-decker bus caught fire, killing nine people and injuring several others.
- Where
- Near the 33-kilometre milestone on the Yamuna Expressway, within Jewar Police Station's jurisdiction in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- The incident was reported on Thursday; the articles do not provide a specific date or time.
- Why
- Preliminary investigations suggest that a spark or blast in the air-conditioning system ignited engine lubricating oil, though the investigation is continuing.
Key facts
- Deaths
- Nine passengers, including a woman
- Passengers aboard
- More than 30 reportedly travelling on the bus
- Route
- Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, to Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh
- Location
- Near the 33-kilometre milestone on the Yamuna Expressway
- Aid for deceased families
- Rs. 2 lakh from both the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund and the Uttar Pradesh government
- Aid for injured
- Rs. 50,000 from both the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund and the Uttar Pradesh government
- Legal action
- The driver and conductor were taken into custody, and a case was registered
Quotes
Prime Minister’s Office
The official office of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
“Distressed to hear about the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy on a bus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured.”
thehansindia.com
“A case has been registered under relevant sections regarding the incident, and both the driver and the conductor have been taken into custody. Further necessary legal proceedings are underway.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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