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Sleeper bus collides with truck on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, driver killed, 21 injured
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 12:32 PM
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A sleeper bus crashed into a truck on the Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway, killing the bus driver and injuring 21 passengers.
A sleeper bus traveling on the Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway collided with a truck, causing the front section of the bus to crumple and resulting in the driver’s death at the scene.
Emergency responders arrived promptly, evacuating passengers and transporting 21 injured individuals to nearby hospitals. Preliminary reports suggest most injuries are moderate, with a few serious cases.
Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause, examining factors such as speed, vehicle condition and possible driver fatigue. The expressway was temporarily closed while rescue operations and wreckage clearance were undertaken.
Authorities have reminded commuters to exercise caution on high‑speed corridors and to adhere strictly to safety protocols, especially on long‑distance sleeper buses operating through the night.
Emergency responders arrived promptly, evacuating passengers and transporting 21 injured individuals to nearby hospitals. Preliminary reports suggest most injuries are moderate, with a few serious cases.
Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause, examining factors such as speed, vehicle condition and possible driver fatigue. The expressway was temporarily closed while rescue operations and wreckage clearance were undertaken.
Authorities have reminded commuters to exercise caution on high‑speed corridors and to adhere strictly to safety protocols, especially on long‑distance sleeper buses operating through the night.