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Delhi-Samastipur Bus Fire in Greater Noida, 32 Passengers Evacuated
A bus travelling from Delhi to Samastipur caught fire in Greater Noida on Tuesday.
There were 32 people on the bus.
Police and emergency teams arrived and helped everyone get off safely.
No one was reported hurt.
The fire was brought under control.
Some early accounts suggested it may have started near the engine because of an electrical short circuit.
Officials have not confirmed the cause yet.
They are investigating what happened and helping passengers continue their journey.
A Delhi-Samastipur bus caught fire in Greater Noida’s Knowledge Park police station area on Tuesday.
Police and emergency teams brought the fire under control and evacuated all 32 passengers safely.
No casualties were reported, and passengers were being helped with onward travel.
Preliminary accounts suggested the fire may have started near the engine because of a short circuit.
Authorities said an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.
- Who
- Thirty-two passengers aboard a Delhi-Samastipur bus; police and emergency teams responded.
- What
- The bus caught fire, and all passengers were evacuated safely.
- Where
- The Knowledge Park police station area in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- Why
- The exact cause is under investigation; preliminary accounts suggested a possible short circuit near the engine.
Key facts
- Route
- Delhi to Samastipur, Bihar
- Location
- Knowledge Park police station area, Greater Noida
- Passengers
- 32
- Evacuation
- All passengers evacuated safely
- Casualties
- None reported
- Initial indication
- Possible short circuit near the engine
- Investigation
- Authorities are investigating the cause
Quotes
Abhay Kumar Mishra
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police who commented on the bus fire
“The bus was traveling from Delhi to Samastipur, Bihar.”
indianexpress.com
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