Preliminary investigations suggest that the bus went out of control after the driver suddenly dozed off. It then broke through the expressway railing and plunged into a drain below.
राजस्थान के कोटा जिले में भीषण सड़क हादसा, नाले में गिरी मिनी बस, 8 की मौत और 25 घायल
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A mini-bus fell into a drain along the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Kota district on Saturday morning. Eight people, including five women, died in the accident.
The bus was carrying pilgrims from Bhopal, who were en route to visit Khatu Shyam Ji. The incident occurred around 6:30 AM within the jurisdiction of the Simliya police station.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver may have dozed off, causing the bus to go out of control.
Twenty-five people were injured in the accident and have been admitted to the MBS Hospital in Kota.
A major road accident took place on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Kota district on Saturday morning. A mini-bus, carrying passengers from Bhopal to visit Khatu Shyam Ji, went out of control, broke through the expressway railing, and plunged about 15 feet into a drain below. Eight people, including five women, lost their lives in the accident, while 23 others sustained injuries. All the injured have been admitted to the MBS Hospital in Kota for treatment.
Accident occurred at 6:30 AM
According to reports, the accident took place around 6:30 AM on Saturday within the Simliya police station area in Kota. The mini-bus was carrying over 25 passengers traveling from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, to visit Khatu Shyam Ji in Rajasthan.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver may have suddenly fallen asleep, causing the bus to lose control. It subsequently broke through the expressway railing and fell into the drain below. However, the exact cause of the accident will only be confirmed following a thorough investigation.
Bus recovered with the help of a crane
Chaos ensued at the scene following the accident. Because the bus had fallen into a drain filled with water and deep mud, rescue teams faced significant difficulty in extracting the passengers. Upon receiving the information, local police and rescue teams arrived at the scene. Subsequently, a heavy-duty crane was used to pull the bus out of the drain, and efforts were made to safely rescue the passengers on board.
8 dead; 25 injured undergoing treatment
Eight people, including five women, lost their lives in this accident. Meanwhile, 23 injured individuals were transported to MBS Hospital in Kota via ambulances and other available means; a team of doctors is currently providing them with medical treatment.
The police are working to identify the deceased and notify their families. A somber atmosphere prevails in the area following the incident. The police are investigating the causes of the accident.
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