Bus Catches Fire on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, Nine Feared Dead
· India · Indian Express, Zee News, Times of India
A sleeper bus travelling from Noida to Mahoba caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. Nine people are feared dead in the incident, with only a few passengers managing to escape. One passenger reported seeing several people trapped behind her who could not get out in time. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide medical treatment to the injured and assistance to the victims' families. The exact cause of the fire and the total number of people on board remain unclear.
Why it matters
This tragedy highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures on long-distance buses, especially those with sleeper facilities, to prevent such incidents in the future.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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