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Sleeper Bus Catches Fire on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, 8 Dead.
- •A sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, resulting in 8 fatalities and several injuries.
- •The bus was traveling from Greater Noida towards Agra when the incident occurred in Gautam Buddh Nagar district.
- •CM Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the accident, expressed condolences to the bereaved families, and directed officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured.
- •Joint CP Rajiv Narayan Mishra stated that panic ensued among passengers as the fire started, leading people to jump from the bus to save their lives.
- •Firefighters brought the blaze under control, but there are fears that more people might still be trapped inside the bus.
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A private sleeper bus traveling from Greater Noida towards Agra suddenly caught fire late at night on the Yamuna Expressway. The fire started approximately 32 kilometers ahead of the zero point in the Jewar police station area, prompting the driver to pull over to the side of the road.
The accident resulted in multiple injuries and multiple fatalities, with reports indicating between 8 and 9 deaths as the severe fire rapidly engulfed the entire bus. Injured passengers were subsequently hospitalized for medical treatment.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took immediate cognizance of the tragic road accident, expressed condolences to the bereaved families, and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. He directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for those hurt and to coordinate with victims' families to provide all possible assistance.
