Twenty people died tragically in a fire in an AC bus in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on Tuesday. To know the condition of the injured, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma reached Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur late in the night to know the condition of the injured and instructed the doctors for better treatment. He said that all possible help will be provided to the injured and the families of the victims. CM Bhajanlal himself posted photos and messages of the hospital on his social media handle.

The accident took place on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway. In the initial investigation, the cause of the fire is said to be short circuit, while 50 people were traveling in the bus. The fire had become so severe that the people trapped in the bus could not be rescued.

Bhajanlal Sharma’s post

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma reached Mahatma Gandhi Hospital late at night to inquire about the condition of the injured, here he inquired about the condition of the injured. He wrote in the post that ‘After reaching Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur, he met the people injured in the Jaisalmer bus accident and their families. After taking information about his treatment condition from the doctors, I instructed him to ensure all possible medical assistance and best treatment. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of all the injured.

PM-President expressed grief

Let us tell you that PM Modi and President Draupadi Murmu also expressed grief over this tragic accident and gave instructions for all possible help to the injured. Financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each has been announced to the family of the deceased from the PM Relief Fund.

The bus used to leave from Jaisalmer at 3 o’clock

The AC bus accident happened near village Thaiyat of Jaisalmer. The bus leaves Jaisalmer daily at 3 o’clock, but it had covered only twenty kilometers when suddenly it burst into flames. The local villagers immediately informed the police and fire brigade, with the help of the villagers many people were saved alive, but those who were engulfed in the flames could not come out.

A bus full of passengers caught fire in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan on Tuesday (October 14). It is feared that about 20 people will die in this accident. More than 50 passengers were sitting in this bus going from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur.

According to the information, many passengers on the bus were seriously burnt, out of which 20 passengers are feared dead. Among them are three children and four women. There were 57 passengers in this private bus. The incident occurred at 3:40 pm on Tuesday. However, the cause of the fire is not yet clear.

‘The trapped people could not be saved’

According to Assistant Fire Officer Krishna Pal Singh Rathore, when the fire brigade arrived, the bus was a shell of fire. Most of the people had already been rescued and taken out by the local people. None of the people who were trapped inside could be saved alive. When the fire brigade arrived, 20 people were expected to be inside.

CM expressed grief over the accident

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has expressed grief over the Jaisalmer bus tragedy. CM Bhajanlal spoke to Collector SP on phone and instructed to provide all possible help to the victims.

CM Bhajanlal can go to Jaisalmer

The condition of many passengers who got burnt in the accident is said to be very critical and have been referred to Jodhpur. According to the fire officer, many people have been kept on oxygen support. Meanwhile, CM Bhajanlal Sharma is continuously giving instructions to the officials. CM can go to Jaisalmer tonight or tomorrow morning.

A short distance after leaving Jaisalmer, a sudden fire broke out in its rear part. Within a few moments the entire bus started burning. According to the information, the passengers sitting in the front somehow jumped, but the passengers sitting in the rear got burnt.

There was chaos when the bus caught fire. Burnt people are being sent to the district hospital. There is a possibility of huge loss due to fire. In view of the seriousness of the accident, helpline numbers have been issued by Jaisalmer District Collector Pratap Singh.

Helpline number released

9414801400
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02992-252201
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