New Delhi, September 24, 2026 A routine overnight journey turned into a deadly tragedy on the Yamuna Expressway after a private bus travelling from Delhi to Mahoba caught fire near Jewar late Wednesday night. The blaze claimed nine lives, while several other passengers suffered burn injuries, officials said. The fire left multiple passengers injured, with those suffering burn injuries being taken to Kailash Hospital in Jewar for treatment. Emergency teams and local authorities responded to the incident as efforts were made to assist the passengers affected by the blaze. The bus was travelling towards Mahoba when the fire broke out near Jewar. The sudden blaze resulted in significant casualties and turned the journey into a major tragedy. Officials are looking into the circumstances surrounding the fire to determine how it started and how quickly it spread through the bus. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses. The incident has left several families grieving and drawn attention to the risks faced by passengers during long-distance road journeys. Authorities are continuing to assess the situation and provide assistance to those injured in the fire.