At least three individuals lost their lives, and approximately 12 others sustained injuries in a significant collision involving six vehicles on National Highway-58 near Bhilwara city in Rajasthan. The incident occurred early in the morning amidst dense fog near Kothari Bridge on the Bhilwara-Ajmer Road. The poor visibility caused a chain reaction of collisions, resulting in severe damage to multiple vehicles and claiming three lives on the spot.
Chaos ensued on the highway post the accident, prompting a swift response from the police and local residents who worked together to rescue trapped passengers from the wrecked vehicles. Witnesses described a scene of panic with injured victims desperately seeking assistance. The deceased have been taken to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Bhilwara, where relatives have started to gather.
The District Collector and Superintendent of Police visited the accident site and later met with the injured at the hospital. The collision led to a massive traffic jam extending nearly 10 kilometers along the highway, halting traffic for about three hours. Even ambulances dispatched to aid the injured were stuck in the congestion. However, the police eventually cleared a path for emergency vehicles, restoring normal traffic flow.
Dense fog remains a hazard on Rajasthan’s highways, urging drivers to exercise caution, especially during early morning hours. Kotputli-Behror district experienced persistent fog for the third consecutive day, with visibility limited to 10 meters on NH 48 and the state highway. Vehicles proceeded cautiously with fog lights on, as the minimum temperature in Behror dropped below 9 degrees Celsius.
