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Nine dead as bus catches fire near Delhi
✍️ dw.com
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 05:18 AM
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A bus fire near Delhi resulted in nine fatalities, authorities said.
A passenger bus travelling near Delhi erupted in flames, prompting an emergency response from local fire and police units. The blaze was reported in the early hours, and rescue teams rushed to the scene to contain the fire and evacuate any survivors.
Officials confirmed that nine people lost their lives in the incident, while several others sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The severity of the fire made rescue operations challenging, and the exact number of passengers on board remains unclear.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, examining factors such as vehicle maintenance, fuel leakage, or electrical faults. The incident has raised renewed calls for stricter safety inspections of public transport vehicles and heightened vigilance among drivers and operators.
Officials confirmed that nine people lost their lives in the incident, while several others sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The severity of the fire made rescue operations challenging, and the exact number of passengers on board remains unclear.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, examining factors such as vehicle maintenance, fuel leakage, or electrical faults. The incident has raised renewed calls for stricter safety inspections of public transport vehicles and heightened vigilance among drivers and operators.