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Electric Sugam Bus Crash at Indore's Rajwada Leaves One Dead, Two Seriously Injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:15 PM
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An electric Sugam bus operated by the Chief Minister's service suffered brake failure at Rajwada in Indore on Sunday afternoon, killing one person and seriously injuring two others.
Indore, Madhya Pradesh – On Sunday afternoon, an electric bus from the Chief Minister's Sugam Service experienced a brake malfunction while navigating the historic Rajwada area. The uncontrolled vehicle struck four pedestrians, resulting in one fatality.
Emergency services arrived promptly, confirming the death of one victim and transporting two others to nearby hospitals with serious injuries. The fourth person involved sustained minor injuries and was treated on site.
Local police have opened an investigation into the cause of the brake failure and are examining whether maintenance lapses contributed to the accident. The Sugam Service has temporarily suspended the affected route pending a safety audit.
Authorities have urged commuters to remain cautious and report any irregularities in public transport operations. The incident has sparked calls for stricter safety checks on electric buses operating in densely populated zones.
Emergency services arrived promptly, confirming the death of one victim and transporting two others to nearby hospitals with serious injuries. The fourth person involved sustained minor injuries and was treated on site.
Local police have opened an investigation into the cause of the brake failure and are examining whether maintenance lapses contributed to the accident. The Sugam Service has temporarily suspended the affected route pending a safety audit.
Authorities have urged commuters to remain cautious and report any irregularities in public transport operations. The incident has sparked calls for stricter safety checks on electric buses operating in densely populated zones.