Video: Tragic accident in Jaisalmer, massive fire in moving bus, 20 passengers dead...many injured

Bus Fire Jodhpur Highway:  A horrific accident occurred on Rajasthan's Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway around 3:30 pm on Tuesday when a private AC bus full of passengers suddenly caught fire. The accident occurred near Jaisalmer's famous War Museum. According to eyewitnesses, the fire spread so rapidly that some passengers didn't even have a chance to get out.

जैसलमेर से जोधपुर रूट की बस जैसलमेर से 15 km थईयात के पास जली 14 यात्री जिंदा जले

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Many passengers were scorched amid the screams

Panic gripped the bus as it caught fire. Many passengers jumped out of the windows to save their lives, but some were trapped by the flames. At least 20 people are feared dead. The burns made it difficult to identify many of the bodies.

Police and relief teams arrived at the scene

Upon receiving information about the incident, police and administration teams immediately arrived at the scene. An ambulance and fire engines joined the rescue and relief efforts. The injured were taken to the nearby Jawahar Hospital, where 16 people are being treated. Some of them are in critical condition and have been referred to Jodhpur.

Officials are present at the scene, investigation underway

Additional District Collector Parasram and ASP Kailashdan Jugtawat are present at the scene. Officials say the death toll has not been confirmed yet, but 20 people, including women and children, are feared dead. Police have begun investigating the cause of the accident. of the tragic incident has surfaced, showing the bus burning in the middle of the road. The screams and chaos at the scene can be clearly seen.

The cause remains unclear...

It is currently unclear what caused the bus fire, whether it was a technical fault or an external factor. Given the severity of the accident, the administration has ordered a high-level investigation. This accident not only serves as a warning to the administration but also raises questions about passenger safety.