Patna Bus Crash Sparks Mob Fire, Police Vehicles Burn Near Zero Mile

A bus traveling in Patna collided with a vehicle near the Zero Mile marker, causing a crash that left several passengers injured. The incident sparked an angry crowd that gathered at the site. The mob set the damaged bus ablaze and also torched three police vehicles stationed nearby. Police reports indicate that the violence escalated quickly, forcing officers to evacuate the area and secure the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and the motives behind the mob’s actions.

The incident has raised concerns about crowd control and emergency response in the city. Local officials have called for calm and urged residents to avoid the area until the investigation is complete. The police are also reviewing security protocols at key traffic junctions to prevent similar outbreaks in the future.

Investigators are examining whether the bus’s mechanical failure or driver error contributed to the crash, while law enforcement is working to identify individuals involved in the arson. The city’s traffic police have announced plans to increase patrols along major routes to deter further incidents.