Greater Noida bus catches fire, people feared dead

In a tragic incident on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, a passenger bus caught fire, leaving many people fearing the worst. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and directed officials to provide medical assistance to the injured.

The bus quickly filled with smoke, leading to a chaotic scene as passengers struggled to escape the burning vehicle. One passenger recounted how the bus caught fire, alerting them to the danger by someone banging on the door. In the thick smoke, visibility was obscured, and panic ensued as people pushed and shoved in their desperate attempts to flee the burning bus.

Another passenger said they were awakened by the fire and had to scramble to escape, describing the situation as one of utter panic. The bus was reportedly packed with passengers at the time of the accident, exacerbating the difficulty of escape.

As details on the exact number of casualties and the extent of the damage are awaited, the incident has left local authorities and the community in shock and mourning.