A sleeper bus travelling from Rishikesh to Indore crashes into a truck on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Dausa district and catches fire, according to police and multiple reports. The incident occurs in the early hours of Wednesday near the Kolwa police station area, with locations cited around Dhanawda/Dhanawad, Tanawad Zero Point and “zero point” near Chainage 169. The bus, described as a Hans Travels vehicle, had around 37 passengers, many of whom are reported to be asleep at the time of the crash.
Authorities say the collision triggers a fire that spreads quickly and engulfs both vehicles. Police statements reported in the coverage put the death toll at eight, with five to six victims reportedly burned to death and the remaining fatalities linked to severe injuries sustained in the impact. Reports also vary on the number of injured, ranging from about 15 to 29, with many taken to the Dausa District Hospital and some referred for further treatment. Rescue operations involve local police, fire tenders and hospital staff.
Investigators are examining the cause, including whether the driver may have dozed off, and they review CCTV and other evidence. Some eyewitnesses allege a delay in rescue response, and other claims about items in the luggage compartment potentially worsening the fire are also under investigation.
