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Bus crash kills eight on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 4:10 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Bus Falls

Police said a bus fell into a 15-foot-deep drain on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, killing eight.
The crash happened at 6 a.m. near pole 384 in Simliya, Kota, Rajasthan.
Four women died among the eight victims, which included two Bhopal residents, five Betul residents and the driver.
Rescue crews lifted the bus with cranes despite mud.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited NMCH and MBS Hospital to meet survivors.

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Birla Orders Probe

NHAI said the crash was caused by suspected driver fatigue and excessive speed.
NHAI deployed a crane, a JCB, four ambulances and a patrol vehicle to the site.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ordered a special investigation committee to probe the crash.
Birla announced a road-safety study and a November review meeting to address black spots.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed officials to ensure medical aid for the injured.

History

Historical Context

The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway crash echoes a pattern of deadly transport incidents in India. Since the 1995 Firozabad rail disaster that killed 358 people and the 2023 Odisha train collision that claimed 296 lives, authorities have repeatedly launched safety inquiries. These events have spurred periodic upgrades to highways and railways, though high fatality rates persist.

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Bus Falls

Police said a bus fell into a 15-foot-deep drain on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, killing eight.
The crash happened at 6 a.m. near pole 384 in Simliya, Kota, Rajasthan.
Four women died among the eight victims, which included two Bhopal residents, five Betul residents and the driver.
Rescue crews lifted the bus with cranes despite mud.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited NMCH and MBS Hospital to meet survivors.

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