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Crime
Yamuna Expressway Bus Fire: 9 Victims Identified, Travel Firm Manager Arrested
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 12:37 PM
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A bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway, killing nine people. Police have identified all victims and detained the manager of the travel company that operated the vehicle.
A bus operating on the Yamuna Expressway caught fire, resulting in the deaths of nine passengers. The blaze was reported in the early hours of the morning, and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene. Police have confirmed that all nine victims have been identified and have released their names to the public.
In the wake of the tragedy, investigators seized the vehicle and are probing the cause of the fire. The manager of the travel firm that ran the bus has been arrested on suspicion of negligence and is being held for questioning.
Authorities are urging commuters to exercise caution and are reviewing safety protocols for commercial vehicles on the expressway. The incident has prompted a broader discussion about road safety and regulatory oversight in the region.
In the wake of the tragedy, investigators seized the vehicle and are probing the cause of the fire. The manager of the travel firm that ran the bus has been arrested on suspicion of negligence and is being held for questioning.
Authorities are urging commuters to exercise caution and are reviewing safety protocols for commercial vehicles on the expressway. The incident has prompted a broader discussion about road safety and regulatory oversight in the region.