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Six killed as bus comes in contact with live wire in Rajasthan
JAIPUR, Jan 17, 2021 (BSS/PTI) – Six passengers were burnt alive and more
than 30 others injured when a bus caught fire after coming in contact with a
live electricity wire in Rajasthan’s Jalore district, police said.
The incident occurred in Maheshpura village on Saturday night when the bus
driver lost his way and entered into a rural area where the vehicle came in
contact with a hanging wire and caught fire, Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Himmat Singh, said.
The private bus carrying around 40 passengers was on its way to Beawar in
Ajmer from Nakoda in Barmer. The victims were returning to Beawar after
visiting a Jain temple in Nakoda.
“A total of six persons died in the incident. Six critically injured were
admitted in Jodhpur while others are under treatment in Jalore. Many of those
admitted in Jalore would be discharged today,” he said.
Five of the deceased were identified as Surmi Devi, Sonal Jain, Char devi,
Rajendra Jain and Dharmchand Jain. The bus driver and conductors are among
the deceased.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot condoled the loss of lives in the accident.
“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in an unfortunate bus accident near
Maheshpura, Jalore in which 6 people hv lost lives & several others hv been
injured. My heartful condolences to bereaved families, may God give them
strength to bear this loss. May those injured recover soon,” Gehlot tweeted.
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