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'Die then, we won’t stop': Driver of bus that caught fire ignored passengers' pleas to stop

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'Die then, we won’t stop': Driver of bus that caught fire ignored passengers' pleas to stopWorldPing
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What happened

A bus traveling from Delhi to Mahoba caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway, resulting in nine passenger fatalities.

Passengers reported smelling smoke and urged the driver to stop, but the crew refused to cooperate.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:17:24 UTC.

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