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  Two accidents, 46 lives lost in one week: What's going wrong with sleeper buses in India | EXPLAINED

  India | November 12, 2025 11:17 IST

  Recent fatal fires and crashes involving private sleeper buses in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have raised fresh concerns. These repeated incidents highlight serious gaps in safety, regulation and design, turning long-route sleeper buses into potential death traps.

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  Rajasthan fire horror again: 2 killed after sleeper bus goes up in flames near Delhi-Jaipur highway

  Rajasthan | October 28, 2025 12:44 IST

  The bus was carrying labourers from Uttar Pradesh when it came in contact with a high-tension wire overhead, causing it to catch fire. At least two people were killed in the incident.

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  At least 20 killed after bus with 42 people on board catches fire in Andhra's Kurnool | VIDEO

  India | October 24, 2025 23:47 IST

  Police said a total of 42 people were on board, including the driver and the assistant, at the time of the fire incident which took place in Kurnool district. The accident took place on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway.

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  Jaisalmer bus fire: Govt suspends two DTO officers for alleged laxity, death count rises to 21

  Rajasthan | October 15, 2025 23:46 IST

  The bus caught fire near the Army War Memorial. The Army personnel reached the site quickly and joined the rescue operations. The door had to be pried open, while a few passengers managed to escape by breaking windows. Water from a passing tanker was also used to control the flame.

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  Jaisalmer bus fire: How a newly-bought sleeper bus turned death trap for passengers

  Rajasthan | October 15, 2025 14:49 IST

  Twenty passengers were burnt alive and 15 others sustained serious burn injuries when a private bus bound for Jodhpur caught fire barely ten minutes after departing from Jaisalmer on Tuesday afternoon. Several bodies were discovered piled atop one another inside the vehicle.

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  20 burnt alive, several others injured as moving bus goes up in flames in Jaisalmer | VIDEO

  Rajasthan | October 14, 2025 23:52 IST

  A private bus caught fire while moving near the Thaiyat military station in Jaisalmer. Firefighters and Army personnel rushed to the spot to carry out the rescue operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the loss of lives in the tragic incident.

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  UP: Five passengers charred to death after double-decker bus goes up in flames in Lucknow | VIDEO

  Uttar Pradesh | May 15, 2025 9:42 IST

  Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and panic as the fire erupted near the gearbox of the bus. Local residents and passengers rushed to alert police and fire officials. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

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  DTC bus catches fire in east Delhi's Jagatpuri, all 50 passengers safely rescued | VIDEO

  Delhi | August 29, 2024 13:04 IST

  A DTC bus carrying 50 passengers caught fire in East Delhi's Jagatpuri on Thursday morning. All passengers were safely evacuated before the bus was completely engulfed in flames. The fire is believed to have been caused by a short circuit in the air conditioning system.

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  Mass riots break out in UK's Leeds, bus torched and police car overturned | WATCH

  World | July 19, 2024 18:58 IST

  The recent riots in Leeds are believed to have been caused after social services took away some children from a family on Thursday. Videos on social media showed a large number of protesters overwhelming police and setting fire on a bus, while pelting stones at a police car.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Double-decker bus catches fire on Noida expressway | WATCH

  Uttar Pradesh | November 16, 2023 0:03 IST

  Authorities are urged to conduct thorough investigations into such incidents to prevent future mishaps, and passengers are reminded to stay vigilant and informed about safety protocols during their travels.

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  Gurugram Bus Fire: Deadly Bus Fire On Gurugram-Jaipur Highway

  News | November 09, 2023 15:01 IST

  Gurugram Bus Fire: Deadly Bus Fire On Gurugram-Jaipur Highway

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  Maharashtra bus fire update: 'Tyre was not burst,' reveals RTO | Here is FULL REPORT

  Maharashtra | July 02, 2023 13:13 IST

  Maharashtra bus fire update: Around twenty-six passengers were charred to death as the private bus they were travelling in caught fire after hitting the divider on the Nagpur-Mumbai `Samruddhi Expressway' in eastern Maharashtra’s Buldhana.

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  Andhra Pradesh: Bus carrying 60 passengers catches fire on way to Vijayawada

  India | October 21, 2022 11:36 IST

  Andhra Pradesh: The fire started from the bus engine. Noticing the smoke, the driver stopped the vehicle and asked the passengers to get down.

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  Nashik: 12 dead after bus hits container, catches fire; PM Modi, CM Shinde announce ex-gratia

  India | October 08, 2022 12:50 IST

  Nashik: The exact number of casualties in the incident was yet not confirmed, police said, adding a confirmation from doctors was awaited.

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  Detailed forensic probe on to identify cause of recent bus fire in J&K’s Reasi: NIA

  India | May 15, 2022 16:01 IST

  Four persons were killed and 24 others injured on Friday when a fire ripped apart the moving bus, mostly carrying devotees, near Nomai, about 3 kilometers from Katra, shortly after it left for Jammu from the base camp. 

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  Jammu: Four dead, 22 injured after passenger bus en route Vaishno Devi catches fire

  India | May 13, 2022 23:39 IST

  Four persons lost their lives after a bus from Katra to Jammu caught fire near Kharmal.

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  Watch: DTC bus catches fire in Delhi's Mahipalpur

  India | April 06, 2022 18:58 IST

  Reports suggest that two shops that were next to the bus had also caught fire.   

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  Gujarat: 2 killed as private passenger bus catches fire in Surat

  India | January 18, 2022 23:41 IST

  The accident took place in Surat's Varaccha area. The bus was evacuated immediately.

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  Six died and seven injured as a bus caught fire in Rajasthan

  News | January 17, 2021 8:15 IST

  Rajasthan: Six died and seven injured as a bus caught fire after coming in contact with electric wire in Maheshpur of Jalore district, late last night (January 16). "The injured have been referred to Jodhpur", said Additional District Collector, Jalore.

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  Mumbai: BEST bus catches fire at Mahim; no injuries reported

  India | April 22, 2020 23:20 IST

  A Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus caught fire at Mumbai's Mahim area on Wednesday.