A private sleeper AC bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway near Noida on Wednesday night, about 2 kilometres from Jewar Airport. The bus was carrying 35 passengers and was travelling to Mahoba. Nine passengers died in the fire, while several others broke the bus windows and jumped out to save their lives.
The incident occurred at around midnight on Wednesday on the Yamuna Expressway, about 2 kilometres from Jewar Airport. According to the available information, the private sleeper AC bus was carrying passengers to Mahoba when it suddenly caught fire. The flames quickly engulfed the entire bus.
Several passengers were inside the bus when the fire broke out. As the fire spread, passengers searched for ways to escape. Some broke the bus windows and jumped onto the road to save themselves.
Some passengers managed to get out of the bus after the fire started, while several others remained trapped inside. The fire spread rapidly, leaving passengers with limited time to respond and escape safely. Nine passengers died in the incident.
According to the information available, a total of 35 passengers were travelling in the bus. Following the incident, a commotion broke out at the site. People present in the surrounding area also tried to help the passengers.
For passengers trapped inside the bus, the windows became an important route of escape. Several passengers broke the windows to get out and jumped from the bus, saving their lives.
After the incident was reported, rescue and relief operations began. Firefighters were called to the spot to bring the fire under control. The incident led to a commotion on the expressway for some time.
Detailed information about the cause of the fire is not yet available. An investigation is underway to determine why the fire started and how it spread so rapidly through the bus. Authorities are also gathering other information related to the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the actual cause of the fire, will be confirmed after the investigation is completed. Information about the other passengers travelling on the bus is also being collected. The administration and concerned agencies are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
