At least nine people were killed and several others injured after an air-conditioned sleeper tourist bus carrying around 35 passengers caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida late Wednesday night.The bus was travelling from Delhi/Noida towards Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh when the fire broke out near Dayanatpur village in the Jewar area of Gautam Buddh Nagar district. Rescue and relief operations were launched after the incident.Key HighlightsNine people were killed in the Greater Noida bus fire.The AC sleeper bus was carrying around 35 passengers.The bus was travelling towards Mahoba.The incident took place near Dayanatpur village in Jewar.Several passengers sustained injuries and were taken for medical treatment.Passengers reportedly tried to escape as smoke and flames spread through the bus.The exact cause of the fire is still being investigated.Police and rescue teams reached the spot after the incident.Greater Noida Bus Fire: What Happened?According to police, the bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway near Dayanatpur village late Wednesday night. Most passengers were reportedly asleep when the blaze started.One passenger told ANI that he was sleeping when another person woke him up after noticing the fire. Passengers then scrambled to escape as smoke filled the bus.Reports said several passengers managed to get out of the vehicle, while others were trapped as the fire spread rapidly.The incident led to a major rescue operation involving police, fire services and other emergency personnel.Nine Passengers Killed, Several InjuredNine passengers died in the incident. Police said the deaths were caused by burns and suffocation, while several other passengers suffered injuries.The injured passengers were taken to Kailash Hospital in Jewar for treatment, according to reports.The identities of all the deceased were not immediately available as authorities began the process of identification and investigation.What Was the Bus Route?The bus was travelling from Delhi towards Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh. Reports said it was carrying approximately 30–35 passengers at the time of the incident.The bus has been identified in reports as belonging to Raj Kalpana Travels. Its registration number was reported as BR32 PA8647.How Did the Yamuna Expressway Bus Fire Start?The exact cause of the fire has not yet been officially established.A police complaint cited by The Times of India said passengers noticed a burning smell coming from the driver's cabin and alerted the driver and conductor. The complaint further alleged that the two continued smoking and did not immediately stop to inspect the source of the smell. Police are investigating these allegations.Another preliminary report indicated that a short circuit in the air-conditioning system may have triggered the fire. This remains subject to investigation and should not be treated as the confirmed cause.Rescue Operation on Yamuna ExpresswayEmergency teams reached the site after the fire was reported. Fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze and rescue passengers.The incident occurred near Jewar, an area close to Noida International Airport. Traffic movement on the expressway was also affected temporarily during the emergency response.Authorities are examining the bus and collecting statements from survivors to determine how the fire started and whether required safety procedures were followed.Government ResponseUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the incident and expressed condolences to the families of those who died. He directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured and provide assistance to affected families.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh for the families of those who died in the incident.The investigation into the Greater Noida bus fire is continuing.What We Know So FarThe Greater Noida bus fire occurred late Wednesday night on the Yamuna Expressway near Dayanatpur village in Jewar. The AC sleeper bus was carrying around 35 passengers and was travelling towards Mahoba.Nine people died and several others were injured. While initial reports have pointed to possible technical or other factors, authorities have not yet established the definitive cause of the fire.Police are examining the vehicle, survivor statements and other evidence as the investigation continues.
