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2 dead, 4 injured as speeding car hits bus on Yamuna Expressway near Greater Noida

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2 dead, 4 injured as speeding car hits bus on Yamuna Expressway near Greater Noida

At around 8 am on Sunday morning, a speeding car crashed into a small bus parked on the Yamuna highway, killing two people and injuring four others, including those from Central Africa Congo Of three people.

The bus carrying nine tourists who came to Delhi from West Bengal on vacation two days ago is heading from Agra to Delhi. Due to some technical failure, it broke down on the way and ran aground on the side of the road along the Yamuna Expressway. After the 14-seater bus stopped halfway, two tourists on the bus came out to check the problem. At this moment, three Congolese nationals walking on the highway ran into their speeding red Honda Civic and entered the bus from behind. . The accident caused the death of two tourists, other passengers in the car were injured, and all three people in the car were seriously injured.

According to the police, the dead were identified as 56-year-old Swapan Bhattacharya and 24-year-old Saheb Mandal.

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According to investigator Avesh Malik, one of the injured was identified as 18-year-old Sneha Mandal-the sister of one of the deceased-in critical condition. The three injured citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo were identified as 23-year-old Lucy, 25-year-old John and 25-year-old Dieumerci. They used to live in rental apartments in Greater Noida and hold student visas. Two years.

“Dieumerci was driving the car at over 110km/hour at the time of the accident. Due to such a high speed, he possibly failed to spot the bus parked adjacent to the road,” Malik said.

The police stated that we had taken the injured to a nearby hospital and added that Sneha and the three Congolese are being treated. “The doctor announced the deaths of Bhattacharya and Mandal on arrival. The car broke down and all three people were trapped inside. We had to cut the car door to pull them out. The rescue operation took nearly half an hour,” said a person who asked not to be named. Said the police officer.

The police also said that although they did not find any alcohol or intoxicating substances in the car, they were checking whether the driver of the car was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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“We have received written complaints from the families of the two deceased. An FIR has registered the car driver and his blood sample has been sent for medical examination,” the official said.

News Source: Hindustan Times

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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