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Electric city bus crashes at Rajwada, Indore, killing one, injuring two
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:45 PM
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An electric city bus on the Prime Minister Bus Service lost its brakes near Rajwada in Indore on Sunday, striking four pedestrians. One person died and two were seriously injured.
On Sunday afternoon, an electric city bus operating under the Prime Minister Bus Service experienced a brake failure near the historic Rajwada square in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The uncontrolled vehicle barreled into a group of pedestrians, hitting four individuals.
Emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. One of the victims succumbed to injuries on the spot, while two others remain in critical condition. The fourth person sustained minor injuries and was released after treatment.
Local police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the brake malfunction and to assess any lapses in vehicle maintenance. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of electric buses in the city’s public transport fleet.
Authorities have urged commuters to remain cautious and have promised a thorough safety audit of all electric buses operating in the region.
Emergency services arrived promptly, providing first aid and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. One of the victims succumbed to injuries on the spot, while two others remain in critical condition. The fourth person sustained minor injuries and was released after treatment.
Local police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the brake malfunction and to assess any lapses in vehicle maintenance. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of electric buses in the city’s public transport fleet.
Authorities have urged commuters to remain cautious and have promised a thorough safety audit of all electric buses operating in the region.