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Devastating Road Accident in Rajasthan Claims 15 Lives and Leaves Many Injured

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At least 15 people have lost their lives and several others are injured in a collision between a Tempo Traveller and a stationary truck on the Bharatmala Highway in Phalodi district of Rajasthan's Jodhpur. The ill-fated vehicle was carrying devotees from Jodhpur's Mathania area back from a holy dip at Kolayat dham in Bikaner district when it rammed into the stationary truck near Matoda on Sunday evening. Most of the victims were from the Soorsagar area in Jodhpur. The accident has sent shockwaves through the community, with local leaders and authorities rushing to the scene to oversee rescue operations and provide medical assistance.

Key Takeaways:

  • The accident occurred on the Bharatmala Highway in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, on Sunday evening, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 people and injuring several others.
  • The Tempo Traveller was carrying devotees back from a holy dip at Kolayat dham in Bikaner district, with most of the victims hailing from the Soorsagar area in Jodhpur.
  • Sitting MLA from Soorsagar, Devendra Joshi, puts the toll at 18, while Deputy Chief Minister Dr Prem Chand Bairwa confirms 15 deaths on the spot.
  • A Police Spokesman confirms the death of 10 women, 4 children, and the driver of the vehicle.
  • Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel puts the number of injured at 3, while a hospital spokesman reports 15-16 deaths and 15 injured.
  • A Green Corridor has been created between Maroda and Jodhpur for speedy shifting of critically injured to Jodhpur.
  • Jodhpur Divisional Commissioner Pratibha Singh and other high officials have rushed to the accident scene to supervise rescue operations.
  • Sitting MLA from Soorsagar, Devendra Joshi, has reports of 18 deaths.

Statistics:

  • At least 15 people have died in the accident.
  • Several others are injured, with some critically hurt.
  • The number of injured is estimated to be around 3-15, depending on the source.
  • The accident occurred on the Bharatmala Highway in Phalodi district, Rajasthan.
  • The tempo traveller was carrying devotees from Jodhpur's Mathania area to Kolayat dham in Bikaner district.
  • The accident occurred near Matoda on Sunday evening.

Sources:

  • United News of India (Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission)

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