A bus and a pickup collided in Barmer district, Rajasthan, on August 6, 2023, killing one person and injuring several others. The accident occurred on the Barmer-Jodhpur National Highway near Bhandiawas.
The bus was carrying around 30 passengers when it collided with the pickup, which was coming from the wrong side of the road. The impact of the collision was so severe that the bus was completely destroyed.One passenger was killed in the accident and several others were injured. The injured were taken to a hospital in Balotra, where they are being treated for their injuries.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but police believe that the pickup driver may have been intoxicated. This is the second fatal bus accident in Rajasthan in recent weeks. On July 28, 2023, a bus carrying pilgrims to Ajmer crashed, killing 25 people.The government has ordered a probe into both accidents.
The authorities have urged motorists to be careful and to obey traffic rules. They have also called for stricter enforcement of traffic laws.The accident has caused widespread shock and grief in Barmer. The government has declared ex-gratia for the families of the victims.
The bus was operated by a private company in Gujarat.The pickup was carrying a load of sand.The accident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. The road was wet at the time of the accident.The police have arrested the pickup driver.The authorities are urging anyone with information about the accident to come forward. They are also asking motorists to be on the lookout for any suspicious activity on the roads.
