Road Accident News: Sleeper Bus-Truck Collision in Sikar: 4 Dead, 7 Seriously Injured

A devastating road accident occurred on the Jaipur-Bikaner National Highway late Tuesday night, involving a head-on collision between a sleeper bus and a truck. The tragic incident took place near Fatehpur at approximately 10:40 PM, resulting in the death of four individuals and injuries to 28 others. Three people died on the spot, while a severely injured bus conductor succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday morning during treatment in Jaipur. This horrific event has sent shockwaves through the region.

Horrific Impact and Extensive Damage

According to eyewitnesses, the collision was so severe that it was accompanied by a 'loud explosion. ' The truck reportedly entered the bus from the front, completely wrecking the sleeper bus. The bus's cabin and the passengers seated directly behind it bore the brunt of the impact, suffering the most severe injuries, while many of the injured had glass and metal shards embedded in their bodies due to the force of the crash. The bus was traveling from Bikaner towards Jaipur, while the truck. Was moving from Jhunjhunu towards Bikaner, leading to this catastrophic head-on collision.

Pilgrims' Journey Ends in Disaster

Approximately 50 people were on board the ill-fated bus, all of whom were residents of Valsad, Gujarat. They were returning from a pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi and were en route to Khatushyamji. This tragic incident occurred just before the final leg of their spiritual journey, casting a pall of grief over their families and community. Such a horrifying end to a pilgrimage is profoundly heartbreaking and has left many in shock.

Identification of the Deceased and Condition of the Injured

In this terrible accident, bus passenger Mayank and bus driver Kamlesh died on the spot. The identity of one other deceased person remains unknown. Meanwhile, bus conductor Mitesh, who was critically injured, was referred from Sikar's SK Hospital to Jaipur but unfortunately passed away during treatment on Wednesday morning. Out of the total 28 injured, seven are still in serious condition, receiving intensive medical care in various hospitals.

Swift Rescue Operations Amidst Chaos

Upon receiving news of the accident, police and local residents immediately rushed to the scene to commence relief and rescue operations. Ambulance driver Bhim Singh recounted that he received information about the accident around 10:30 PM and described a scene of screams and chaos. He promptly called for assistance from the 108 ambulance service in his vicinity. With the help of local people, those trapped inside the bus were. Extricated one by one and transported to the Fatehpur government hospital via ambulances. The seriously injured were subsequently referred to hospitals in Sikar and Jaipur for specialized treatment.

Details of the Injured

Fifteen seriously injured passengers were referred to Sikar, including Anant, Tushar son of Arjun, Rajesh son of Omprakash, Praveen son of Babu Bhai, Ranjana wife of Suresh Bhai, Mukta Ben daughter of Shaitan Singh, Ashish son of. Ramlal, Nilesh son of Amit, Suhani daughter of Amit, Karmal Ben, Jamwant son of Udaram, Suda Ben daughter of Uttam, Arjun son of Ukal Bhai, Amit son of Raman Lal, and Sheela Ben wife of Mahesh Bhai. On top of that, 13 individuals sustained minor injuries and were admitted to Fatehpur. These include Mahesh Bhai, Ganga Ben wife of Govind Bhai, Kanchan, Saket Pal, Ladu son of Vishnu, Ramila, Ranjeet, Arjun, Sangeeta, Paritesh, Atul, Indu Ben wife of Jeevan Bhai, and one other person.

Highway Traffic Restoration

Following the accident, the severely damaged sleeper bus was removed from the highway with the help of a crane to ensure that traffic flow wasn't obstructed. Police have initiated an investigation into the incident to determine the exact cause of the high-speed collision. This tragic event once again underscores the critical importance of road safety and the need for extreme caution during long-distance travel. The injured are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals, and prayers are being offered for their speedy recovery.