The accident took place on Barmer-Jodhpur National Highway
New Delhi: 5 People were killed while 22 were injured when a truck collided with a bus in Rajasthan's Barmer district on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. The accident took place near the Bhandiyawas village on the Barmer-Jodhpur National Highway.
PTI news agency quoted Barmer SP, Deepak Bhargav, said, "Forensic and rescue teams were on the location. So, we cannot confirm how many deaths have occurred. But one body has been recovered from the truck and three are seen in the bus. One death has occurred in the hospital. So, five deaths are confirmed. Twenty-two others were rushed to hospital".
PM Narendra Modi condoled the deaths and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the kins of the deceased. He prayed as well for the injured have a quick recovery and said that they would be given Rs 50,000 each.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also spoke to the Barmer district collector and asked him to ensure the proper treatment for the injured People.
He informed in a tweet, "I have directed Barmer district collector for relief and rescue measures in the matter of accident between a truck and bus in Barmer. Better to Better treatment will be ensured for those injured in the accident."
Both vehicles went up in fire after the massive accident, as shown in the pictures shared by former Rajasthan Minister Gajendra Singh.
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