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Bus overturns, catches fire after tyre burst in Beed; 20 injured

Bus overturns, catches fire after tyre burst in Beed; 20 injured

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Twenty passengers were injured after a private tourist bus overturned and caught fire following a tyre burst in Maharashtra`s Beed district on Monday, a police official said. As reported by news agency PTI, the incident took place at 2:30 am near Surani on Manjarsumba-Ambajogai road in Kaij tehsil. As reported, the incident happened around 50 kilometres from the district headquarters, the official added. A police official, while briefing about the incident, asserted, “The bus, with 28 passengers, was on its way from Jalgaon to Latur. Its tyre burst at a sharp curve, causing the vehicle to go out of control, break the roadside railing and fall into a ditch on the entrance (left) side. Passengers from a Nanded-Pune bus passing by rushed in and managed to rescue those in the ill-fated vehicle, which caught fire soon after”, as cited by PTI.  He further highlighted that around twenty passengers were injured. The injured were shifted to the sub-district hospital nearby in six ambulances by a team under Kaij police station inspector Swapnil Unawane. The medical officer …

Lack of tyre awareness behind fatal road accidents in Pune: Expert

Lack of tyre awareness behind fatal road accidents in Pune: Expert

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Inadequate awareness about tyre care among motorists is a major factor behind serious and fatal road accidents, particularly on highways, said Sanjay Sasane, Principal of the Institute of Driver Training and Research (IDTR), Pune, highlighting tyre safety as a neglected yet crucial aspect of road safety. Sasane said tyres are the only point of contact between a vehicle and the road, bearing the entire weight of the vehicle and playing a critical role in braking, stability and control. “Despite this, tyre health is often ignored by motorists, resulting in preventable and sometimes fatal crashes,” he noted. He added that achieving road safety through awareness and collaboration aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3.6, which aims to reduce road traffic crashes and fatalities by 50 per cent. On the occasion of Road Safety Month in January 2026, IDTR Pune signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Tyre Technical Advisory Committee (ITTAC) to strengthen technical capacity building and tyre safety awareness among drivers and the general public. The collaboration aims to …

Andhra Pradesh: Bus-truck collision kills 3 after tyre burst sparks fire

Andhra Pradesh: Bus-truck collision kills 3 after tyre burst sparks fire

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In a horrifying incident in Andhra Pradesh, at least three people were killed and several others injured after a private bus lost control, collided head-on with a container truck and caught fire in Nandyal district in the early hours of Thursday.  The police officials said that the accident occurred during the early hours of Thursday near Shirivellametta village in the Shirivella mandal of the district, as reported by news agency IANS.  The officials further asserted that both the drivers of the vehicles and the cleaner of the container truck were charred to death beyond recognition.  Vehicle lost control because of the tyre burst They further emphasised that the private bus was travelling from Nellore to Hyderabad with 36 passengers on board when one of its tyres reportedly burst. Following the tyre burst, the driver lost control of the vehicle, crossed the road divider and rammed into a container lorry coming from the opposite direction. Following that, the collision led to a massive fire, with flames engulfing both the bus and the truck within minutes. As …

BSF Foils ‘Wheeler-Dealers’ At Bangladesh Border: Rs 1.02-Crore Gold Hidden In Bicycle Tyre Seized | India News

BSF Foils ‘Wheeler-Dealers’ At Bangladesh Border: Rs 1.02-Crore Gold Hidden In Bicycle Tyre Seized | India News

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Last Updated:November 28, 2025, 04:57 IST Upon dismantling the suspicious tyre, the BSF personnel discovered seven gold biscuits (or bars) cleverly concealed within The crucial clue came from the bicycle’s front tyre, which appeared unusually swollen and rigid, prompting the BSF personnel to conduct a detailed inspection. Representational image/PTI The Border Security Force (BSF) achieved a significant breakthrough in its anti-smuggling operations on Thursday, seizing gold bars worth an estimated Rs 1.02 crore along the sensitive India-Bangladesh border in Malda district, West Bengal. The operation, carried out by the troops of the 119 Battalion under the South Bengal Frontier, highlighted the increasingly innovative and deceptive methods employed by smuggling syndicates operating in the region. Suspicion Raised by Swollen Tyre The seizure, effected near the MS Pur Border Outpost (BOP), was the result of a specific intelligence tip-off regarding an attempt to smuggle a high-value consignment from Bangladesh into India. BSF troops intensified surveillance in the area and intercepted a suspicious individual approaching the international border fence on a bicycle. The man’s hesitation and nervousness under …

Delhi Red Fort blast effect: Loud bus tyre burst causes panic in Mahipalpur

Delhi Red Fort blast effect: Loud bus tyre burst causes panic in Mahipalpur

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A loud blast-like sound caused by a bus tyre burst spread panic among locals in southwest Delhi`s Mahipalpur area on Thursday morning, officials said. The incident caused alarm as it came in the backdrop of a high-intensity explosion in the heavily crowded Red Fort area on Monday evening, killing 13 people and injured several others. The Dehi Fire Services said they received a call at 9.19 am informing about a blast-like loud sound heard near Raddison in Mahipalpur, following which they pressed three fire tenders to the spot. Even after extensive checking, the officers found nothing at the spot. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said, “The caller was contacted. He said that while he was on the way to Gurugram, a loud noise was heard. We checked everything and nothing was found.” “During local enquiry, a guard informed us that the rear tyre of a DTC bus going towards Dhaula Kuan had burst and the sound came from that,” the DCP said.The situation is normal and there is nothing to worry, he added.  …

On edge after Red Fort blast, bus tyre burst sparks panic in Delhi’s Mahipalpur

On edge after Red Fort blast, bus tyre burst sparks panic in Delhi’s Mahipalpur

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Updated on: Nov 13, 2025 11:05 am IST According to the Delhi Fire Services, a call was received at 9.19 am reporting a “blast-like” sound near the Radisson Hotel in Mahipalpur. A loud sound caused allegedly by a bus tyre burst sparked panic in southwest Delhi’s Mahipalpur area on Thursday morning, days after the Red Fort blast heightened public anxiety, officials said. Red Fort blast effect: Bus tyre burst triggers panic in Delhi’s Mahipalpur(Representative image) According to the Delhi Fire Services, cited by news agency PTI, a call was received at 9.19 am reporting a “blast-like” sound near the Radisson Hotel in Mahipalpur. Three fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot. However, after thorough checking, officials confirmed that no suspicious activity or object was found. The cause of the noise was later identified “during local enquiry,” when “a guard informed that the rear tyre of a DTC bus going towards Dhaula Kuan had burst and the sound came from that,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said, as reported by the news agency. …

Uttar Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out at tyre shops in Hardoi

Uttar Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out at tyre shops in Hardoi

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A massive fire broke out in three to four tyre shops in Uttar Pradesh`s Hardoi in the early hours of Friday, as per the officials. As per the information, the fire department received the information about a fire in the tyre shops at 01:00 am on Friday, after which they reached the accident spot quickly with two fire tenders. The fire officials were able to douse the fire within ten minutes, which occurred due to a short circuit. No casualties have been reported as of now. “We received the information at 01:00 am and immediately reached the spot with two fire tenders. We saw that the fire was burning rapidly which was caused by a short circuit. It was immediately extinguished by pumping and it was brought under control within 10 minutes. There is no fire in the shops. The goods kept outside the shops caught fire. The goods outside the shops caught fire in front of 4-5 shops. The shops are being opened and there is no damage to the shops inside”, fireman SS …

Bihar road accident car hits divider after tyre burst in Begusarai deaths severely injured police investigation video

Bihar road accident car hits divider after tyre burst in Begusarai deaths severely injured police investigation video

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Bihar road accident: At around 4:00 am, the vehicle’s tyre burst near Khatopur, causing the Scorpio to become uncontrollable. It collided with the divider and overturned on NH 31. Bihar road accident: A tragic accident occurred in Bihar’s Begusarai when an SUV car returning from a wedding procession crashed into a divider on National Highway 31 and overturned. Four people onboard the vehicle died on the spot, while five others were seriously injured and rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. The incident took place near Khatopur Chowk in the Nagar police station area on NH 31. It is reported that a wedding procession from Paharpur village in Begusarai had gone to Sahebpur Kamal for the marriage of Abhishek Kumar, and was returning early this morning. The vehicle was moving at high speed, and the impact was so strong that it broke the divider before the vehicle overturned, causing extensive damage. The injured were immediately helped by locals and taken to the Sadar Hospital in Begusarai for treatment. Sadar DSP Subodh Kumar confirmed that the crash occurred due to the tyre …

‘Even a spare tyre isn’t used as much as KL Rahul’: Sidhu drops signature analogy in praise for India’s ‘selfless’ star

‘Even a spare tyre isn’t used as much as KL Rahul’: Sidhu drops signature analogy in praise for India’s ‘selfless’ star

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India’s wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul played a crucial role in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia, showing an aggressive approach as he stuck with Virat Kohli during a criticial stage in the chase. Rahul remained unbeaten on 42 off 34 deliveries, and also hit the winning runs in the chase, helping India seal the final berth. KL Rahul finished off the game in style with a six as India beat Australia by four wickets.(AFP) Following India’s four-wicket victory, former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu lavished praise on Rahul, hailing his adaptability and selfless attitude. Over the years, Rahul has proven to be a multi-dimensional cricketer, seamlessly adjusting to various batting positions as per the team’s needs. Whether opening the innings, anchoring in the middle order, or playing the finisher’s role, he has embraced every challenge without hesitation. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year, Rahul shuffled across various positions, replacing Rohit as an opener before arriving at no.3; he also played at no.5 in a Test. Sidhu was unfiltered in his statement for Rahul, saying that …

On Cam: Mechanic Tossed Into Air After Tyre Under Repair Bursts In Karnataka’s Udupi

On Cam: Mechanic Tossed Into Air After Tyre Under Repair Bursts In Karnataka’s Udupi

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Last Updated:December 23, 2024, 18:13 IST The incident reportedly took place on December 21 at a roadside tire shop on National Highway 66, near Koteshwar area in the coastal district. A CCTV footage screengrab of mechanic when he was thrown in the air in a tyre explosion. (Image: X) In a freaking incident, a 19-year-old mechanic was severely injured after a tyre of a bus exploded while repairing in Karnataka’s Udupi. The incident is being captured on a surveillance camera and is doing rounds the corner on social media. The incident reportedly took place on December 21 at a roadside tire shop on National Highway 66, near Koteshwar area in the coastal district. As per the footage, 19-year-old Abdul Rajid, who was reportedly fixing a flat tire on a private school bus, was pumping air into a large tyre. Moments later, the tyre exploded, tossing Rajid several feet in air. A chilling video of a man being tossed in air in a tyre burst from #Udupi, #Karnataka is going viral on the internet. It records …