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Crime
9 Dead as Bus Ignites in Greater Noida; Vehicle Had Rs 1.7 Lakh Unpaid Fines
✍️ NDTV
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 09:48 AM
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A public bus in Greater Noida caught fire, killing nine passengers; authorities revealed the vehicle had pending traffic fines exceeding Rs 1.7 lakh.
A public bus operating in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, erupted in flames, resulting in the deaths of nine passengers and injuring several others. Emergency services rushed to the scene, extinguishing the fire and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.
Preliminary investigations by the local traffic police indicated that the bus was overdue on multiple traffic violations, with accumulated fines amounting to more than Rs 1.7 lakh. The fines were linked to repeated offenses such as overloading, missing safety equipment, and failure to renew permits.
Police officials said the pending penalties had been flagged in earlier inspections, but the vehicle continued to operate without compliance. The incident has prompted a renewed call for stricter enforcement of safety norms for public transport in the region.
Authorities have opened a criminal case to determine liability and are reviewing the licensing records of the operator. The investigation will also examine whether mechanical negligence contributed to the fire.
The tragedy underscores growing concerns over road safety and regulatory oversight in rapidly expanding urban corridors like Greater Noida.
Preliminary investigations by the local traffic police indicated that the bus was overdue on multiple traffic violations, with accumulated fines amounting to more than Rs 1.7 lakh. The fines were linked to repeated offenses such as overloading, missing safety equipment, and failure to renew permits.
Police officials said the pending penalties had been flagged in earlier inspections, but the vehicle continued to operate without compliance. The incident has prompted a renewed call for stricter enforcement of safety norms for public transport in the region.
Authorities have opened a criminal case to determine liability and are reviewing the licensing records of the operator. The investigation will also examine whether mechanical negligence contributed to the fire.
The tragedy underscores growing concerns over road safety and regulatory oversight in rapidly expanding urban corridors like Greater Noida.