8 killed, 15 injured as minibus falls into 15-foot drain along Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota
A minibus accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota resulted in eight deaths and 15 injuries after the vehicle veered into a deep drain. Authorities suspect the driver fell asleep at the wheel, leading to the tragic incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns and the risks of driver fatigue on high-speed expressways in India.
8 killed, 15 injured as minibus falls into 15-foot drain along Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota left An injured person being treated at a hospital after a minibus carrying around 17 passengers veered off the road and fell into a 15-foot-deep drain on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, in Kota district, Rajasthan on Saturday (October 17, 2026). PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gwcybe/article71595538.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_17_2026_000023B.jpg - **EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Kota: An injured person being treated at a hospital after a minibus carrying around 17 passengers veered off the road and fell into a 15-foot-deep drain on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, in Kota district, Rajasthan, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
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