Two Killed As DTC Bus Rams Several Vehicles In Delhi; Angry Locals set Buses on Fire
A DTC bus crashed into several vehicles in Delhi, killing two people and triggering violence at the accident site.
Two people were killed after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus rammed into multiple vehicles in the Nangloi area of outer Delhi, triggering violent protests by local residents who later vandalised and set buses on fire. The incident occurred on Monday morning on the busy Najafgarh–Nangloi Road, according to police officials.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bus, travelling from the Najafgarh side, lost control and hit several vehicles, including a scooter, a motorcycle, and an e-rickshaw, before striking pedestrians on the roadside. Two people died in the crash, while others sustained injuries and were rushed to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The accident quickly sparked anger among locals, with hundreds gathering at the site to protest the deaths. During the unrest, the crowd damaged the bus involved in the accident and set another DTC bus on fire, while several nearby vehicles were vandalised. Videos circulating on social media showed a bus engulfed in flames as police sirens sounded in the background.
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Police said officers reached the scene within minutes and managed to bring the situation under control after deploying additional personnel. Authorities confirmed that the bus driver has been apprehended and an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash is underway.
Officials from the Delhi Transport Corporation said some buses parked near the location were also damaged during the protests. Meanwhile, traffic movement in the area remained disrupted for several hours as emergency teams cleared the site and fire services extinguished the burning vehicle.
Police have appealed to residents to maintain calm as the investigation continues, adding that strict action will be taken against those responsible for vandalism and arson during the protest. Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage and witness statements to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the deadly crash.
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