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Crime
Bus Fire on Yamuna Expressway Near Greater Noida Leaves Several Dead
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🗓 24 Sep 2026, 10:31 AM
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A bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway close to Greater Noida on September 24, 2026, killing multiple passengers.
A passenger bus traveling on the Yamuna Expressway near Greater Noida erupted in flames on the evening of September 24, 2026. Witnesses said the blaze started suddenly, prompting the driver to pull the vehicle over and evacuate passengers.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, but the fire had already engulfed a large portion of the bus. Several occupants succumbed to the flames, while others sustained serious burns and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Police and fire officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, with early speculation ranging from a technical malfunction to possible arson. No official statement on the exact cause has been released yet.
The incident forced a temporary closure of the expressway section, causing traffic snarls and prompting authorities to advise commuters to seek alternative routes until the site is cleared and safety checks are completed.
Local officials have pledged to review safety protocols for public transport on the highway to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, but the fire had already engulfed a large portion of the bus. Several occupants succumbed to the flames, while others sustained serious burns and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Police and fire officials have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, with early speculation ranging from a technical malfunction to possible arson. No official statement on the exact cause has been released yet.
The incident forced a temporary closure of the expressway section, causing traffic snarls and prompting authorities to advise commuters to seek alternative routes until the site is cleared and safety checks are completed.
Local officials have pledged to review safety protocols for public transport on the highway to prevent similar tragedies in the future.