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Overcrowded Bus Plunges Off Expressway, Injuring Dozens
28 Oct
Summary
- Bus carrying up to 200 passengers overturned on the Ganga Expressway.
- More than 20 passengers were injured in the early hours of Wednesday.
- Passengers allege driver negligence, including speeding and potential intoxication.
In a serious incident on Uttar Pradesh's Ganga Expressway, an overcrowded sleeper bus carrying up to 200 passengers overturned in Sambhal district during the early hours of Wednesday, October 28, 2026. More than 20 individuals were injured when the bus, traveling from Punjab and Haryana to Bihar, veered off the road and landed on its side.
The bus was significantly overloaded, with estimates ranging from 150 to 200 passengers, many of whom were migrant workers heading home for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Survivors recounted harrowing experiences, alleging that the driver was speeding and possibly under the influence of alcohol. They described the vehicle wobbling violently before crashing.
Emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the scene, smashing windows to rescue trapped passengers, including women and children. The injured were transported to Sambhal District Hospital for immediate medical attention. Police have initiated an investigation into the allegations of overloading and negligent driving, clearing the highway to ensure traffic flow.
