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Electric SUGAM Bus Crash at Indore's Rajwada Leaves One Dead, Two Seriously Injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 03:45 PM
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An electric SUGAM bus operated by the Chief Minister's service suffered brake failure at Rajwada, Indore, on Sunday, killing one pedestrian and seriously injuring two others.
On Sunday afternoon, an electric bus belonging to the Chief Minister's SUGAM service lost its brakes while navigating the historic Rajwada area in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The uncontrolled vehicle struck four pedestrians standing near the monument.
The collision resulted in the death of one individual, while two others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. The fourth person suffered minor injuries and was treated on site.
Local police and emergency responders arrived promptly, securing the scene and initiating an investigation into the mechanical failure. Authorities have announced that the bus will be taken off the road pending a thorough safety inspection.
The incident has raised concerns about the reliability of the newly introduced electric fleet, prompting officials to review maintenance protocols for public transport vehicles in the state.
The collision resulted in the death of one individual, while two others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. The fourth person suffered minor injuries and was treated on site.
Local police and emergency responders arrived promptly, securing the scene and initiating an investigation into the mechanical failure. Authorities have announced that the bus will be taken off the road pending a thorough safety inspection.
The incident has raised concerns about the reliability of the newly introduced electric fleet, prompting officials to review maintenance protocols for public transport vehicles in the state.