At least 20 passengers were burnt alive and 16 critically injured after a private bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, smoke was first noticed from the rear of the vehicle on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway. Local residents, Army personnel, and fire teams rushed to help. Authorities are investigating the cause, suspected to be a short circuit. Victims’ identities are being verified.
#WATCH | Rajasthan: A Jaisalmer-Jodhpur bus burst into flames in Jaisalmer. Fire tenders and Police present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/8vcxx5ID1q
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Jaisalmer Bus Fire
The district administration launched immediate rescue efforts, while the injured were taken to hospitals in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other leaders expressed condolences. Helplines were issued for families. The Jaisalmer bus fire tragedy has shocked residents, and authorities are ensuring medical care. Preliminary reports suggest a short circuit caused the bus to catch fire, highlighting transport safety concerns in Rajasthan.
