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Nine Killed as Blast Ignites Fire on Sleeper Bus on Noida‑Ghaziabad Highway
✍️ NDTV
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:49 AM
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A blast in an air‑conditioned sleeper bus on the Noida‑Ghaziabad highway caused a fire that killed nine people, officials said.
A sudden explosion erupted inside an air‑conditioned sleeper bus traveling on the Noida‑Ghaziabad highway, igniting a fire that quickly spread through the vehicle. Emergency services arrived at the scene within minutes, but the blaze had already engulfed much of the bus, making rescue operations difficult.
Police and fire officials confirmed that nine passengers lost their lives in the incident, while several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The exact cause of the blast is under investigation, with authorities ruling out any mechanical fault until a forensic probe is completed.
The Uttar Pradesh police have cordoned off the stretch of the highway and are collecting evidence, including CCTV footage from nearby toll plazas. Senior officials have urged commuters to avoid the area until the investigation concludes and safety checks are carried out.
The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety on long‑distance buses, prompting calls for stricter security checks and emergency response protocols on major highways.
Police and fire officials confirmed that nine passengers lost their lives in the incident, while several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. The exact cause of the blast is under investigation, with authorities ruling out any mechanical fault until a forensic probe is completed.
The Uttar Pradesh police have cordoned off the stretch of the highway and are collecting evidence, including CCTV footage from nearby toll plazas. Senior officials have urged commuters to avoid the area until the investigation concludes and safety checks are carried out.
The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety on long‑distance buses, prompting calls for stricter security checks and emergency response protocols on major highways.