Sleeper bus carrying ~100 passengers overturns on NH-27 near Amola, Shivpuri on Diwali

A sleeper bus packed with roughly one hundred passengers traveling back to their hometowns for Diwali overturned on Saturday in the Amola police jurisdiction of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. The vehicle veered off the National Highway‑27 and rolled onto its side, leaving passengers stranded and injured. Emergency services arrived promptly, and several injured commuters were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Local police have launched an investigation into the cause of the loss of control and are searching for the driver, who fled the scene shortly after the accident. Authorities have urged witnesses to come forward with any information that could aid the probe.
The incident occurred during the festive period, heightening concerns about road safety as thousands of people travel across the country for Diwali celebrations. Officials have warned commuters to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations, especially on busy highways.
The Shivpuri district administration has pledged to provide assistance to the victims and their families, while also reviewing safety protocols for long‑distance buses operating on national highways.