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- A passenger bus travelling from New Delhi to Uttar Pradesh caught fire late Wednesday night on the Yamuna Expressway.
- Nine passengers died in the incident, while over 20 others were rescued.
- The bus had nine previous traffic violations in Delhi, primarily for overspeeding and improper parking.
- Authorities have arrested the bus driver and conductor following allegations they ignored warnings about a burning smell.
What to watch next
- Final results of the ongoing investigation into the fire's cause
- Process of identifying the nine deceased passengers
- Updates on potential policy changes regarding vehicle impoundment for unpaid fines
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K Ramesh
DCP Traffic Central Range
3 quotes · 1 outlet
“This bus has nine challans in Delhi, mostly for overspeeding and improper parking”
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…bus that caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, killing nine passengers, had nine challans in Delhi, mostly for overspeeding and improper parking, DCP Traffic Central Range K Ramesh said on Thursday. “ This bus has nine challans in Delhi, mostly for overspeeding and improper parking ,” Ramesh told ANI. The bus, bearing registration number BR32PA8647, was travelling from Kashmere Gate in New Delhi to Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh when it caught fire near the 33-km milestone on the expressway in the Jewar…
“This vehicle does have a valid permit up to October 26. Still, since it's an old vehicle, we will do that too. We will take general precautions and keep an eye on it going forward”
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…near the 33-km milestone on the expressway in the Jewar police station area. Deep Dive Ramesh said the vehicle had a valid permit and that traffic authorities would also examine the fact that it was an old vehicle. “ This vehicle does have a valid permit up to October 26. Still, since it's an old vehicle, we will do that too. We will take general precautions and keep an eye on it going forward ,” Ramesh added. Also Read: PM Modi condoles Greater Noida bus fire, announces ₹2 lakh ex gratia for families of deceased On the non-payment of challans, Ramesh said there is currently no rule to impound a vehicle…
Suneel Kumar
3 quotes · 1 outlet
“Die if you want to, but we won't stop the bus.”
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…have been arrested in connection with the incident. According to the FIR, the driver and conductor allegedly refused to stop the bus despite passengers alerting them about a burning smell and told passengers, “ Die if you want to, but we won't stop the bus. ” Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar said more than 20 passengers were rescued safely. When police and fire personnel entered the bus amid the smoke, nine people were found dead inside, apparently due to burns or…
“Despite being alerted, the driver dismissed the situation and said it was nothing unusual. He did not stop to inspect the vehicle”
In the article
…district. Kumar said he boarded the Raj Kalpana Travels bus from Kashmere Gate around 9 pm on Wednesday. Around the 33-km mark on the Yamuna Expressway, passengers noticed a burning smell from the driver's cabin. “ Despite being alerted, the driver dismissed the situation and said it was nothing unusual. He did not stop to inspect the vehicle ,” he claimed. Bidis, cigarettes in cabin “The driver and the conductor continued smoking bidis and cigarettes in the cabin. Shortly afterwards, flames erupted near the driver's seat,” he claimed. By the time the bus…
Ajeet Kumar Singh
Additional District Magistrate
1 quote · 1 outlet
“the fire was caused by a short circuit.”
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…have caused the engine lubricant oil to catch fire, following which the blaze spread rapidly. Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Ajeet Kumar Singh said the incident occurred around 11.20 pm on Wednesday and said the fire was caused by a short circuit. The FIR was registered at the Jewar police station on a complaint by passenger Suneel Kumar, a resident of Hamirpur district. Kumar said he boarded the Raj Kalpana Travels bus from Kashmere Gate around 9 pm on…
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