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Seven killed as Rishikesh-Indore bus crashes on expressway
NDTV··1 Jul
Seven people died and 22 were injured when a sleeper bus travelling from Rishikesh to Indore collided with a trailer and caught fire on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway near Dausa, Rajasthan, around 2:30 am on July 1. Five victims died from burns and two from head injuries. Injured passengers were taken to Dausa district hospital.
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What It Means For You
- Night bus travel on expressways carries collision and fire risks.
- Emergency response times affect survival in highway accidents.
- Long-distance operators face renewed scrutiny on driver rest rules.
What's Happening
- Bus and trailer collided near Dausa around 2:30 am.
- Both vehicles caught fire after the impact.
- Seven deaths and 22 injuries were reported by officials.
Highway Safety Context
- Delhi-Mumbai expressway is a major intercity corridor.
- Upper berth passengers were thrown during the collision.
- Local administration is investigating delayed rescue claims.
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