9 Dead in Sleeper Bus Fire; CM Yogi Announces ₹2 Lakh Relief

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-24 13:54:00

In a horrifying midnight tragedy on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, a double-decker private sleeper bus carrying over 40 passengers en route from Delhi to Mahoba overturned and caught fire, resulting in the tragic deaths of nine passengers and leaving multiple others critically injured. Expressing profound grief over the loss of lives, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered his condolences to the bereaved families and announced immediate financial assistance of ₹2 lakh each for the kin of the deceased, alongside ₹50,000 for each injured survivor. Directing the Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration and health officials to ensure top-priority medical care for the hospitalized victims, the Chief Minister instructed swift emergency mobilization and a thorough inquiry into the operational circumstances surrounding the deadly blaze.

Midnight Chaos on the Expressway: Screams as Trapped Passengers Leap from Raging Flames

The catastrophic accident unfolded late Wednesday night as most commuters onboard the long-distance sleeper coach were asleep in their berths. According to traumatized survivors, dense plumes of suffocating black smoke filled the passenger cabin within seconds, followed by rapidly spreading flames that blocked exits. Panic and chaos broke out as passengers scrambled toward broken windows, with several jumping onto the asphalt of the expressway to escape the inferno as their personal luggage and belongings were reduced to ashes. Emergency medical teams, highway patrol units, and local police teams rushed to the site, transferring the injured to nearby government and private trauma centers where several passengers remain in critical care.

Suspected Illegal Firecrackers Spark Inferno: Driver and Conductor Taken into Custody

Six fire tenders were rushed to the expressway stretch to battle the raging inferno, successfully dousing the flames after an intense firefighting operation. While an official technical probe has been initiated to determine the origin of the fire and the mechanical fitness compliance of the vehicle, eyewitnesses reported hearing rapid explosions resembling bursting firecrackers just before the flames engulfed the cabin, leading investigators to suspect illegal, combustible fireworks were being transported inside the cargo hold. Taking swift enforcement action following preliminary field inspections, the police arrested the bus driver and conductor, while transport authorities have summoned the travel agency operators for questioning regarding mandatory safety fitness clearances, emergency exit protocols, and the unauthorized haulage of hazardous items.

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