Two individuals lost their lives, and eight others sustained injuries in a tragic road accident in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district. The incident took place on National Highway 89 near Tehla village in the Riyambari subdivision. A car en route from Jaipur to Balotra veered out of control, flipping multiple times before finally stopping. The vehicle suffered severe damage, with two occupants perishing at the scene due to the impact, audible from a significant distance.
Residents quickly responded to the accident, managing to extricate the trapped individuals from the wrecked car after considerable effort. Subsequently, they alerted the authorities, prompting personnel from Thanwala police station to reach the site. The injured were promptly transported to the Ajmer Community Health Centre, where three critically wounded victims were later transferred to Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Hospital in Ajmer for further treatment.
Officer Mahavir Yadav of Thanwala police station disclosed the identities of the deceased as Amar Gautam from Katni and Dev, son of Lal Bahadur, from Jalandhar, Punjab. The bodies have been placed in the JLN Hospital mortuary, and their families have been notified. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the tragic accident. Among the injured, individuals such as Shruti Chauhan from Mumbai, Vijay alias Aman from Paldi, Jaipur, and Rohit from Mumbai are reported to be in critical condition, while the other five victims sustained minor injuries.
In 2024, Rajasthan witnessed over 7,058 accidents, resulting in 4,168 fatalities on national highways within the state. Reports indicate that Rajasthan’s National Highways (NHs) have emerged as a significant concern, contributing to 35% of all road fatalities in the region. Similarly, in 2023, there were 7,058 accidents on NHs, leading to 4,168 deaths, while the figures for 2022 stood at 4,306 accidents and 2,343 deaths.
