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Electric PM Bus Crashes at Rajwada, Indore, Killing One and Injuring Three
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 09:45 PM
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An electric Prime Minister Bus lost its brakes on Sunday afternoon at Rajwada in Indore, striking four pedestrians. One person died and two others are in critical condition.
Indore police confirmed that an electric bus operating under the Prime Minister Bus Service suffered a brake failure on Sunday afternoon near the historic Rajwada complex. The uncontrolled vehicle barreled into a group of pedestrians, hitting four individuals.
Emergency services rushed the victims to nearby hospitals. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others remain in intensive care with serious injuries. The fourth person sustained non‑life‑threatening wounds.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the mechanical failure and have temporarily suspended the electric bus service pending safety checks. The incident has raised concerns about the reliability of newer electric public‑transport fleets in the city.
Local officials urged commuters to exercise caution and assured that corrective measures will be taken to prevent a recurrence.
Emergency services rushed the victims to nearby hospitals. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others remain in intensive care with serious injuries. The fourth person sustained non‑life‑threatening wounds.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the mechanical failure and have temporarily suspended the electric bus service pending safety checks. The incident has raised concerns about the reliability of newer electric public‑transport fleets in the city.
Local officials urged commuters to exercise caution and assured that corrective measures will be taken to prevent a recurrence.