A private sleeper AC bus carrying 35 passengers caught fire near Dayanatpur village on the Yamuna Expressway in Noida at midnight. The bus was travelling from Delhi to Mahoba and was operated by Raj Kalpana Travels. 9 passengers died in the blaze.
The incident took place about 2 km from Jewar Airport. Several passengers escaped by breaking the bus windows and jumping out as the fire spread.
Firefighting and rescue operation
5 fire brigade vehicles reached the spot after the incident was reported. Fire crews brought the blaze under control in 45 minutes, but the bus had already been completely burned.
Firefighters and police personnel then entered the vehicle and removed the bodies one by one. The rescue operation continued for about 2 hours. The bodies were badly burned, making identification difficult.
Cause of fire under investigation
2 possible explanations are being examined. one is that a short circuit in the bus's AC system triggered the fire. Another is that firecrackers being carried on the bus exploded and caused the blaze.
Police have not confirmed either possibility. Officials said the exact cause will be established only after the investigation is completed.
What happened on the Yamuna Expressway?
The bus was travelling towards Mahoba when the fire broke out near Dayanatpur village. The location was close to Jewar Airport, and the emergency response included both fire brigade teams and police personnel.
The fire destroyed the vehicle before the response operation was completed. Passengers who escaped did so by breaking the bus windows and jumping out.
Conclusion
The Yamuna Expressway incident killed 9 of the 35 passengers aboard a private sleeper AC bus. The fire's exact cause remains under investigation, with a possible AC short circuit and a firecracker-related explosion being examined.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many people died in the Noida bus fire?
9 passengers died after the private sleeper AC bus caught fire.
Q. How many passengers were on the bus?
The bus was carrying 35 passengers.
Q. Where did the bus fire occur?
The fire occurred near Dayanatpur village on the Yamuna Expressway, about 2 km from Jewar Airport.
Q. Which route was the bus travelling on?
The bus was travelling from Delhi to Mahoba.
Q. How long did it take to extinguish the fire?
Fire crews brought the fire under control in 45 minutes.
Q. What caused the bus fire?
Police are examining a possible AC short circuit and a possible explosion involving firecrackers. The confirmed cause will be known after the investigation.
