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Two dead, 24 injured in bus-dumper collision on Bulandshahr highway
✍️ Free Press Kashmir
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 03:53 AM
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A collision between a state roadways bus and a dumper on the Bulandshahr‑Delhi highway left two people dead and 24 injured, officials said.
A state roadways bus travelling on the Bulandshahr‑Delhi highway collided with a heavy‑duty dumper in the early hours of Tuesday, according to local police. The impact caused the bus to overturn and the dumper to catch fire, blocking the lane for several hours.
The crash resulted in two fatalities, identified as passengers on the bus, while 24 others sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures. Emergency services, including ambulances and a rescue team, arrived within minutes and transported the injured to nearby hospitals in Bulandshahr.
Police officials confirmed that the driver of the dumper was arrested on suspicion of violating traffic rules, and a detailed investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the collision. The highway remained closed for traffic until the wreckage was cleared and safety checks completed.
The incident adds to a growing concern over road safety on Uttar Pradesh’s inter‑state highways, where high traffic volumes and mixed vehicle types often lead to severe accidents. Authorities have urged commuters to adhere to speed limits and avoid overtaking on narrow stretches of the road.
The crash resulted in two fatalities, identified as passengers on the bus, while 24 others sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures. Emergency services, including ambulances and a rescue team, arrived within minutes and transported the injured to nearby hospitals in Bulandshahr.
Police officials confirmed that the driver of the dumper was arrested on suspicion of violating traffic rules, and a detailed investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the collision. The highway remained closed for traffic until the wreckage was cleared and safety checks completed.
The incident adds to a growing concern over road safety on Uttar Pradesh’s inter‑state highways, where high traffic volumes and mixed vehicle types often lead to severe accidents. Authorities have urged commuters to adhere to speed limits and avoid overtaking on narrow stretches of the road.