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Nine Die in Noida Sleeper Bus Fire, Bodies Charred Hindering Identification
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:34 AM
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A fire on a sleeper bus in Noida claimed nine lives, and the charred remains are complicating identification efforts.
A fire broke out on a sleeper bus traveling from Noida on Thursday evening, leaving nine passengers dead and several others injured. The blaze reportedly started in the rear compartment, spreading rapidly before emergency services could control it.
Authorities have confirmed that the bodies are severely charred, making visual identification difficult. Families of the victims are awaiting DNA testing and other forensic methods to confirm identities.
The Noida Police Department has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with preliminary reports suggesting possible electrical faults. The bus was reportedly operating on a scheduled route between Noida and a nearby city.
Emergency responders arrived within minutes, but the intensity of the fire delayed rescue operations. The families of the deceased have expressed their grief and are demanding a thorough inquiry into the incident.
Authorities have confirmed that the bodies are severely charred, making visual identification difficult. Families of the victims are awaiting DNA testing and other forensic methods to confirm identities.
The Noida Police Department has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with preliminary reports suggesting possible electrical faults. The bus was reportedly operating on a scheduled route between Noida and a nearby city.
Emergency responders arrived within minutes, but the intensity of the fire delayed rescue operations. The families of the deceased have expressed their grief and are demanding a thorough inquiry into the incident.