At least three individuals lost their lives, and over 23 passengers sustained injuries in a tragic road accident in Kota, Rajasthan. The incident, which involved a private bus, occurred in the Ranpur police station area late on Wednesday night. Among the injured, six to seven individuals are in critical condition.
The accident transpired on a four-lane highway in Rajasthan when a passenger bus en route from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to Bhind-Morena, Madhya Pradesh, with more than 50 passengers onboard, faced a sudden mishap. A windowpane of the bus shattered near Aavli-Rojdi, causing a loud noise that led to panic among passengers. The driver, distracted by the commotion, lost control of the bus, crossing the central divider and overturning.
Following the crash, chaos ensued inside the bus, with passengers in distress calling for aid. Promptly, local residents rushed to the scene to assist the victims before the authorities arrived. Rescue operations were swiftly initiated by the police, administrative teams, and the fire brigade, with locals lending a helping hand.
DSP Manish Sharma reported that three individuals died at the scene, while six to seven critically injured passengers were rushed to New Medical College Hospital for urgent treatment. The rescue efforts persisted late into the night, with District Collector Piyush Samariya, City SP Tejaswini Gautam, and other officials overseeing the situation on-site.
Among the deceased were two Bhind residents, Dharmendra and Krishna, who were seated in the driver’s cabin when the bus overturned. Tragically, the front windshield shattered upon impact, causing them to be thrown onto the road, where a trailer passing by ran over them, resulting in their fatalities. Additionally, several injured passengers, including residents of Gwalior and Bhind, suffered injuries to their heads and legs, with the identities of some injured individuals yet to be confirmed.
