New Delhi: At least two people lost their lives and over 20 others were injured after a private sleeper bus overturned in central Delhi’s Karol Bagh area in the early hours of Wednesday. The accident took place near Jhandewalan, close to Hanuman Mandir Chowk, during the final stretch of the bus journey.
Bus Returning From Jaipur Loses Control
According to officials, the bus was travelling from Jaipur to Delhi when the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn. Around 25 passengers were on board at the time of the incident. The crash occurred shortly after 1 am, prompting an emergency response.
Rescue Operation Launched Immediately
Delhi Fire Services received a distress call around 1:08 am. Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and rescue teams began pulling out passengers trapped inside the overturned bus.
#WATCH | Delhi: Visuals from the spot where a bus lost control and overturned last night near the Jhandewalan Temple in Delhi’s Karol Bagh area. https://t.co/hIumV2PglV pic.twitter.com/7U8YTqFA6o
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2026
Visuals from the scene showed a severely damaged vehicle, with broken seats and debris scattered across the road.
Injured Shifted To Hospitals
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities confirmed that several passengers sustained serious injuries, while others were treated for minor wounds. Further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
