A tragic accident in east Delhi’s Shakarpur area claimed the life of 63-year-old autorickshaw driver Mohammad Heen on Monday morning when a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus, allegedly driven by 27-year-old Narender from Noida, lost control and collided with six to seven vehicles near the Mangal Bazar red light on Vikas Marg. The incident, reported at 9:00 AM, disrupted traffic on the busy thoroughfare, with damaged vehicles later cleared using cranes.

Police suspect Narender suffered a medical emergency, causing the bus to veer off course, striking parked and moving vehicles, including Heen’s autorickshaw, which was waiting for passengers. “The collision was so severe that the auto was crushed,” said a senior police officer. Heen was rushed to Hedgewar Hospital by passersby but was declared dead on arrival. No passengers were on the bus, and no other injuries were reported.

A PCR call at 9:30 AM alerted Shakarpur police, who found the bus, autorickshaw, and a car heavily damaged. The police have registered a medico-legal case (MLC) under Sections 281 (negligent driving) and 106(1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with investigations ongoing to confirm the driver’s medical condition through hospital reports and CCTV footage from the bus and surrounding areas. “We are analyzing footage to reconstruct the sequence and establish liability,” the officer added.

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Eyewitness Anil Sharma recounted the chaos: “The bus was out of control, hitting five or six vehicles before crushing the autorickshaw. The driver was taken to a hospital, likely due to a medical issue.” Another witness, Jugal Kishor, confirmed the autorickshaw was stationary when struck. The incident caused temporary traffic congestion on Vikas Marg, a key arterial road.

This accident adds to Delhi’s alarming road safety concerns, with the State Emergency Operation Centre reporting 81 deaths in road accidents since June 20, 2025. Delhi Traffic Police data indicates 1,160 accidents between May 1 and July 15, 2025, a rise from 1,128 in 2024, with fatal crashes slightly down from 311 to 271. Joint Commissioner Kime Kaming attributed such incidents to poor road conditions and monsoon-related hazards, urging civic agencies to address infrastructure issues. The DTC has not yet issued a statement on the incident.

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