Fatal Minibus Crash on Bharatmala Highway Claims 15 Lives

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A devastating minibus crash in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, claimed the lives of 15 passengers, including four children, and critically injured two others. The victims were on their way back to Jodhpur after visiting a Bikaner shrine when the minibus crashed into a stationary trailer around 7 pm on Sunday. The survivors were rushed to a government hospital and later transferred to Jodhpur for specialized treatment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The crash occurred on the Bharatmala Highway in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, when a minibus carrying pilgrims back to Jodhpur from a Bikaner shrine collided with a stationary trailer.
  • The incident resulted in the deaths of 15 passengers, including four children, and critically injured two others.
  • The driver of the minibus was among those killed in the crash.
  • The survivors were taken to a government hospital and later transferred to Jodhpur for specialized treatment.
  • A green corridor was provided for the survivors to be taken to Jodhpur for medical attention.
  • The victims' bodies were moved to the mortuary of Osian hospital.
  • First responders reported that the minibus was attempting to overtake a truck when it crashed into the trailer.
  • Goods vehicles are often parked haphazardly in front of small roadside eateries along the Bharatmala Highway.
  • The incident raises concerns about traffic safety and regulations on the highway.
  • Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has condoled the deaths and instructed officials to provide all possible assistance to the victims' families and ensure proper medical care for the injured.

Statistics:

  • 15 people lost their lives in the minibus crash.
  • 4 children were among the deceased.
  • 2 people were critically injured in the incident.
  • The crash occurred around 7 pm on Sunday.
  • The survivors were taken to a government hospital and then transferred to Jodhpur for specialized treatment.
  • The highway horror comes within three weeks of a sleeper coach catching fire on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur route, killing 20 people.

Sources:

  • Byline: Ajay Parmar & Vimal Bhatia TNN Jodhpur/Jaisalmer
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