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A destructive fire swallowed up a personal bus taking a trip from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur. Twenty travelers lost their lives in the awful event. Sixteen others sustained important injuries and are getting treatment. The bus, bring 57 guests, ignited quickly after leaving Jaisalmer. Rescue operations were speedy, with residents and army workers helping.
Twenty guests were scorched alive and 16 were seriously hurt when a personal bus taking a trip from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur ignited on Tuesday, cops stated.
According to authorities, the bus, bring 57 guests, left Jaisalmer around 3 pm. On the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway, smoke started emerging from the rear part. The chauffeur stopped the bus along the roadside, however within minutes, the flames swallowed up the lorry.
Residents and passers-by hurried to the area and helped in the rescue efforts. Army workers likewise helped in the operation.
Fire tenders and cops were notified, and the hurt guests were required to Jawahar Hospital in Jaisalmer for treatment.
Cops stated 16 seriously hurt travelers have actually been described a medical facility in Jodhpur.
Prima facie, it appears that the fire broke out due to a brief circuit, cops stated.
BJP MLA from Pokran Pratap Puri notified PTI about the death toll of 20 guests. He stated, “19 passengers died in the bus and one succumbed to burn injuries on the way to Jodhpur.”
He stated that the bus ignited 10 minutes after leaving Jaisalmer.
Following the mishap, the district administration has actually provided an appeal for info to the kin of the victims to determine their identity. The bodies will be turned over to relative after DNA matching, authorities stated.
Upon getting details relating to the event, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma reached Jaisalmer and was informed by the officers.
The Jaisalmer district administration stated it immediately started relief and rescue operations after getting details about the occurrence.
District Collector Pratap Singh directed authorities to make sure instant healthcare for the hurt. Helpline numbers were likewise released.
Guv Haribhau Bagade, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, previous chief minister Ashok Gehlot, BJP state president Madan Rathore and other leaders revealed sadness over the awful event.
The primary minister stated guidelines have actually been released to make sure appropriate medical treatment for the hurt and all possible support to the impacted.
“The incident of a bus catching fire in Jaisalmer is extremely heart-wrenching. I express deep condolences to those affected by this tragic accident. Directions have been given to concerned officials for the proper treatment of the injured and to extend every possible help to the victims,” Sharma published on X.
Previous chief minister Ashok Gehlot likewise revealed sorrow and stated that the death of 20 individuals was “unfortunate”
