The Times of India

'Die then, we won't stop': Passengers begged driver to pull over before bus caught fire

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. Flames eventually erupted, causing passengers to panic and resulting in many being trapped inside. Eight passengers suffered severe burns and had to be taken to the local hospital for treatment.