9 Die in Greater Noida Sleeper Bus Fire; PM Announces Relief, Arrests Made

Nine passengers tragically died in a sleeper bus fire on Yamuna Expressway while traveling from Delhi to Mahoba. Allegations arose against the drivers for smoking and ignoring warnings about smoke inside the bus. The drivers refuted these claims, suggesting an electrical malfunction may have caused the fire. Police confirmed the bus had multiple traffic challans for overspeeding and improper parking prior to the incident.

Greater Noida: Noida Police have arrested two drivers and a conductor in connection with the death of nine passengers after a Delhi-Mahoba sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway near Jewar on the night of September 23. The accused are likely to be produced before a court shortly.#WATCH | Greater Noida: Noida Police arrest two drivers and a conductor in connection with the severe road mishap that claimed nine lives within Jewar police station limits. All three arrested accused to be produced in court shortly.(Source: Noida Police) https://t.co/BITnXnACcP pic.twitter.com/vDwlDtehBM— ANI (@ANI) September 24, 2026 The bus, carrying around 35 passengers, was travelling from Delhi to Mahoba when it caught fire within Jewar police station limits. The blaze quickly engulfed the sleeper bus, filling its interior with thick, toxic smoke and trapping passengers inside.Nine people, eight men and a woman, died in the incident, while more than 20 passengers managed to escape through windows or were rescued by emergency teams.Survivors allege warnings were ignoredAccording to the FIR registered in connection with the incident, several survivors told police that they had noticed a strong burning smell coming from the driver's cabin before the fire broke out. The passengers reportedly objected to smoking inside the bus, but the driver and conductor allegedly laughed at their concerns and threatened them to remain silent.Police recorded statements of the survivors as part of the initial investigation before arresting the two drivers and the conductor.Preliminary findings point to electrical sparkPreliminary findings suggest that an electrical spark or blast in the bus's air-conditioning unit may have ignited engine lubricants, causing the fire to spread rapidly. The sealed sleeper configuration of the vehicle and thick smoke reportedly made it difficult for passengers to escape.The investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the fire and establish the role of the arrested accused.

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday expressed grief over the tragic bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida that claimed nine lives and left several others injured. President Murmu took to social media 'X' and said, "The news of the deaths of people in a fire that broke out in a bus on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those injured in this accident."उत्तर प्रदेश में यमुना एक्सप्रेस-वे पर एक बस में आग लगने से लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है। मैं शोक संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त करती हूं। इस दुर्घटना में घायल हुए लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं।— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 24, 2026 Vice President Radhakrishnan said, "Deeply saddened by the tragic bus fire in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, which has claimed precious lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident."Deeply saddened by the tragic bus fire in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, which has claimed precious lives.My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) September 24, 2026 Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives in the Greater Noida double-decker bus fire and Rs 50,000 each for the injured.यमुना एक्सप्रेस-वे पर एक बस में दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण अग्नि दुर्घटना में हुई जनहानि अत्यंत दुःखद एवं हृदय विदारक है।मेरी संवेदनाएं शोकाकुल परिजनों के साथ हैं।प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्माओं को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान तथा घायलों को शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ प्रदान करें।— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) September 24, 2026 Nine people, including a woman, were charred to death and several were seriously injured after a massive fire broke out in a double-decker bus in Greater Noida, officials said.Earlier in the day, CM Yogi expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He assured all possible assistance to the next of kin.He also directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for those injured in the accident and wished for their speedy recovery.Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated from a spark or blast in the air conditioning system, which ignited the engine's lubricating oil and caused the fire to spread rapidly.Greater Noida Bus Fire: Driver And Conductor Arrested After 9 Passengers Killed In Yamuna Expressway Blaze Near Jewar The driver and conductor were taken into custody, and a case was registered under relevant sections, officials said.According to officials, the bus, travelling from Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, towards Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba, caught fire suddenly near the 33 km milestone on the Yamuna Expressway, within the jurisdiction of the Jewar Police Station, triggering panic among passengers, many of whom jumped out of the windows to save themselves.More than 30 passengers were reportedly travelling on the bus when it suddenly caught fire. Nine passengers, including a woman, were trapped inside and burnt alive in the massive blaze.Upon receiving the information, senior police officials, accompanied by the local police force, a rescue tender, and a fire tender stationed at the Jewar Toll Plaza, responded, according to the officials. Four additional fire tenders and a fire service unit immediately rushed to the scene and completely extinguished the fire.Greater Noida Bus Fire: Passengers Of Ill-fated Vehicle, Eyewitnesses Recall Moments Of Horror; 9 Killed So Far According to the officials, more than 20 passengers were safely evacuated."Despite the heavy smoke, the police team and fire service unit made strenuous efforts to enter the bus; it was discovered that nine individuals had died inside, apparently due to burns or suffocation," rescue personnel said.The incident has once again raised questions over the safety arrangements and precautions followed by buses, particularly those operating on long-distance routes.According to a preliminary report, the bus was carrying a large quantity of luggage, including baggage loaded on its roof. The presence of a substantial amount of luggage has also drawn attention in the wake of the fire.Fires involving buses of this nature have occurred in the past as well, raising concerns over passenger safety and the need for adequate emergency arrangements in such vehicles.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Greater Noida: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of the nine people who died in the Greater Noida bus fire, while Rs 50,000 will be provided to each injured person. Expressing grief over the incident, the Prime Minister said, “Distressed to hear about the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy on a bus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured.”“An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” he said, according to a post by the Prime Minister's Office on X.Distressed to hear about the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy on a bus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured.An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin…— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 24, 2026 Nine passengers were killed after a sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway near Jewar in Greater Noida late Wednesday night. Two people, including the driver and conductor, have been arrested in connection with the incident.The bus was travelling from Kashmiri Gate in New Delhi to Mahoba when it caught fire near the 33-kilometre milestone of the Yamuna Expressway around 11.30 pm on September 23.According to the FIR registered at Jewar Police Station, around 30-35 passengers were travelling on the bus. Some passengers reportedly noticed a burning smell coming from the driver's cabin and alerted the driver and conductor. The FIR alleges that they did not stop the bus immediately and continued smoking inside the cabin.Greater Noida Bus Fire: Passengers Of Ill-fated Vehicle, Eyewitnesses Recall Moments Of Horror; 9 Killed So Far The fire subsequently spread rapidly through the vehicle, trapping several passengers inside.Speaking to ANI, Noida Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar said four fire tenders and rescue teams reached the spot and safely evacuated 20-25 passengers.“Nine people died due to suffocation and fire injuries. A case has been registered, and the driver and conductor have been arrested. Further investigation is underway,” Kumar said.Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also announced Rs 2 lakh assistance for each deceased victim's family and Rs 50,000 for the injured. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Greater Noida: Two people have been arrested after nine passengers died when a sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway near Jewar in Greater Noida late Wednesday night, with the FIR stating that passengers had noticed a burning smell inside the vehicle before the blaze intensified. The bus was travelling from Kashmiri Gate in New Delhi towards Mahoba when the incident occurred near the 33-kilometre milestone of the Yamuna Expressway around 11.30 pm on September 23.According to the FIR registered at Jewar Police Station, around 30-35 passengers were travelling on the bus. Some passengers reportedly noticed a burning smell coming from the driver's cabin and alerted the driver and conductor. However, the complaint alleges that the two did not stop the bus immediately and continued smoking inside the cabin.VIDEO | Uttar Pradesh: Nine passengers died after a sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida early Thursday. Visuals from the spot.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) pic.twitter.com/EegHA7oEiX— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 24, 2026 Greater Noida Bus Fire: Passengers Of Ill-fated Vehicle, Eyewitnesses Recall Moments Of Horror; 9 Killed So Far The FIR stated that shortly afterwards, flames suddenly emerged near the driver's seat and rapidly spread through the bus. Passengers raised an alarm and asked the driver to stop the vehicle, following which rescue efforts began.Speaking to ANI, Noida Chief Fire Officer Pradeep Kumar said that multiple fire and rescue teams were immediately deployed after receiving information about the blaze.“A bus was going from Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, to Mahoba at night and caught fire near Jewar. Four fire tenders and rescue teams reached the spot and evacuated 20-25 passengers safely. Nine people died due to suffocation and fire injuries. A case has been registered, and the driver and conductor have been arrested. Further investigation is underway,” Kumar said.Greater Noida Bus Fire: Driver-Conductor Laughed After Passengers Raised Alert, Both Kept Smoking & Told Them 'Marna Hai Toh Maro' The FIR stated that after the fire was brought under control, nine people were found inside the bus and were later declared dead by doctors at Kailash Hospital in Jewar. The deaths were attributed to burns and suffocation.Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 281, 125(b), 105 and 351(3).The driver and conductor have been taken into custody, while police are investigating the circumstances that led to the fire and the alleged delay in stopping the bus despite passengers' warnings.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those who died and Rs 50,000 each for the injured.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Greater Noida: Panic spread among passengers after a double-decker bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, leaving nine people, including a woman, dead and several others injured. Survivors and eyewitnesses have now recounted the moments of chaos as passengers struggled to escape the smoke-filled vehicle. Survivors Recall Chaos After Fire Broke OutOne survivor said he was asleep when another passenger suddenly woke him up and informed him that the bus had caught fire. “We all scrambled to get out. It was not an easy situation to escape from; there was a lot of smoke. We somehow managed to get out in a state of panic,” he said, adding that the bus was packed with passengers.#WATCH | Greater Noida | A passenger says, "...After I fell asleep, someone woke me up saying the bus had caught fire, and we all scrambled to get out. It was not an easy situation to escape from; there was a lot of smoke. We somehow managed to get out in a state of panic. The… https://t.co/udoxnMaZrk pic.twitter.com/8VbiEpLmX1— ANI (@ANI) September 24, 2026 An injured woman being treated at a hospital said she had been travelling to Mahoba after her mother-in-law died. She said her husband was travelling with her but she did not know where he was following the fire. The woman was seen receiving treatment with several bandages, including one on her head.Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh: On yamuna expressway double-decker bus fire, Injured woman says, "...I was going to Mahoba because my mother-in-law had passed away. My husband was with me, but I don't know where he is..." pic.twitter.com/jLmcJ2i4Bg— IANS (@ians_india) September 24, 2026 Eyewitness Baba Durjan, a resident of Sewada village located less than a kilometre from the accident site, said he saw flames coming from the roof of the bus. He claimed that he reached the spot within around 10 minutes.VIDEO | Uttar Pradesh: Nine passengers died after a sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida early Thursday. Visuals from the spot.Eyewitness Baba Durjan, who lives 1 KM away from the incident site, says, “I am a resident of Sewada village, which is… https://t.co/SpfBQ6Ko9O pic.twitter.com/1t0Dn6RUpW— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 24, 2026 “Within 10 minutes, at least 3,000 to 4,000 people had gathered here,” Durjan said, adding that police, fire brigade personnel and other emergency teams arrived within the following 10 to 20 minutes.Passenger Alleges Warnings Were IgnoredMeanwhile, a passenger has alleged that the tragedy occurred after the driver and conductor ignored warnings about a burning smell inside the bus. According to the complaint filed by passenger Sunil Kumar, he had boarded a Raj Kalpana Travels bus at Delhi’s Kashmere Gate to travel to Rath in Hamirpur district.Kumar said around 30-35 passengers were aboard when the bus reached near kilometre 33 of the Yamuna Expressway on the Noida-Agra carriageway at around 11.30 pm on Wednesday. Passengers allegedly noticed a strong smell of something burning from the driver’s cabin and alerted the driver and conductor.Greater Noida Bus Fire: Driver-Conductor Laughed After Passengers Raised Alert, Both Kept Smoking & Told Them 'Marna Hai Toh Maro' The complaint alleges that the driver dismissed the warning, saying such a smell was common in the bus, and continued driving without stopping to inspect the vehicle. It further alleges that the driver and conductor were smoking bidis or cigarettes inside the cabin.Soon after, flames reportedly erupted near the driver's seat. As passengers shouted and asked the driver to stop, the two allegedly laughed and told them, “Marna hai toh maro, bus nahi rokenge” (If you want to die, then die, we will not stop the bus).Greater Noida Bus Fire: 9 Charred To Death After Double-Decker Bus Catches Fire On Yamuna Expressway, Several Passengers Escape | Video The fire quickly spread, filling the bus with smoke. Kumar said he and several others managed to escape by jumping out after the vehicle stopped, while some passengers remained trapped inside.The injured were taken to Kailash Hospital in Jewar, where doctors declared nine people dead. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the cause of the fire as well as the allegations of negligence against the driver and conductor.