Nine killed as Delhi-Mahoba bus catches fire on Yamuna Expressway after crew ignored warnings

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A passenger bus travelling from Delhi to Mahoba caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway, killing nine people on board. Passengers had detected smoke early on and repeatedly pleaded with the driver to pull over, but the crew refused to stop. Flames soon engulfed the vehicle, causing widespread panic and leaving many passengers trapped inside. Eight survivors sustained severe burns and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident has raised serious concerns about road safety and crew responsiveness to passenger alerts.

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