In a tragic accident on Tuesday, a private bus carrying passengers from Salasar collided with the wing wall of a flyover in Rajasthan’s Sikar district, leaving at least 12 dead and around 30 others injured. The crash occurred in the Laxmangarh area as the bus took a turn at high speed, causing the driver to lose control and strike the flyover’s structure. The impact crushed the right side of the bus, and the driver died on the spot. Emergency services used a crane to rescue passengers trapped in the wreckage.
Inspector General of Police Satyendra Choudhary confirmed the fatality count and reported that several of the injured were referred to Jaipur for advanced treatment, while others were being treated at Sikar’s SK Hospital. “Proper treatment is being given to those injured. The reason behind the accident is being investigated,” Choudhary told ANI.
Superintendent of Police Bhuvan Bhushan Yadav added that the bus’s high speed and overcrowding likely contributed to the driver’s loss of control, which led to the collision with the flyover wall.
National and State Leaders Express Condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for each injured person. “The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Sikar, Rajasthan. The injured would be given ₹50,000,” read an announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office on X (formerly Twitter).
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed his condolences on social media, describing the accident as “extremely sad and heartbreaking.” He stated, “My deepest condolences are with the bereaved families of the deceased. The concerned officials have been directed to ensure proper treatment of the injured. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give place to the departed souls in his feet and grant speedy recovery to the injured. Om Shanti.”
Rajasthan Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra also conveyed his sympathies, adding that he had reached out to local officials to coordinate prompt medical aid for the injured. “May God give peace to the souls of the departed and strength to the families to bear this shock,” Dotasra said.
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