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Bus crashes into crowd in Indore, killing one and injuring two
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 06:47 AM
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A bus rammed into a group of pedestrians and several auto‑rickshaws in Indore, leaving one person dead and two injured.
Indore, Madhya Pradesh – Early on Thursday, a city bus ploughed into a gathering of pedestrians near a busy intersection, striking several auto‑rickshaws that were parked nearby. The sudden impact caused the bus to crush the crowd, resulting in one fatality and two people sustaining injuries.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, transporting the injured to a local hospital for treatment. Police cordoned off the area and began an initial investigation to determine the cause of the collision, including whether driver error or mechanical failure played a role.
The incident has prompted local authorities to review traffic management at the spot, which is known for heavy foot and vehicle traffic. Officials have urged commuters to exercise caution and follow traffic signals while investigations continue.
No further details about the identities of the victims or the bus driver have been released pending official statements.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, transporting the injured to a local hospital for treatment. Police cordoned off the area and began an initial investigation to determine the cause of the collision, including whether driver error or mechanical failure played a role.
The incident has prompted local authorities to review traffic management at the spot, which is known for heavy foot and vehicle traffic. Officials have urged commuters to exercise caution and follow traffic signals while investigations continue.
No further details about the identities of the victims or the bus driver have been released pending official statements.