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Six Killed, Several Injured As Sleeper Bus Collides With Trailer On Barmer–Jodhpur Highway | India News

Six Killed, Several Injured As Sleeper Bus Collides With Trailer On Barmer–Jodhpur Highway | India News

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Last Updated:February 27, 2026, 18:34 IST At least 6 died and several were injured after a sleeper bus hit a trailer truck on Barmer–Jodhpur National Highway in Rajasthan. At least 6 died and several were injured after a sleeper bus hit a trailer truck on Barmer–Jodhpur National Highway in Rajasthan. (AI Image) At least six people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries after a private sleeper bus rammed into a trailer truck on the Barmer–Jodhpur National Highway in Rajasthan on Friday. The accident took place near the Barmer district, causing panic among passengers and bystanders. Police and emergency teams rushed to the spot shortly after receiving information and launched rescue operations. The injured passengers were shifted to Nahata Hospital in Balotra for treatment. Officials said the condition of some of the injured is critical, raising fears that the death toll may increase. Visuals from the site showed the right side of the sleeper bus completely mangled due to the impact. Residents were seen assisting authorities in pulling out trapped passengers and transporting the …

15 Killed After Tempo Traveller Crashes Into Truck In Jodhpur | India News

15 Killed After Tempo Traveller Crashes Into Truck In Jodhpur | India News

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Last Updated:November 02, 2025, 20:40 IST Over 18 people from the same family died in a tempo traveller crash near Matoda village, Jodhpur. The impact was so severe that several passengers were trapped inside the wreckage. (AI-generated Image) In a tragic incident, over 18 people were killed and several others were injured after a tempo traveller crashed into a truck in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur on Sunday. The accident took place on the Bharat Mala Expressway near Matoda village in Jodhpur’s Falodi. As per the preliminary information, all 18 deceased, belonging to the same family, were returning to Jodhpur after visiting a temple. The injured were initially taken to a nearby hospital and later shifted to Jodhpur via a green corridor for advanced treatment. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed sorrow over the incident. He spoke with the district collector, SP, and other officials over the phone, directing them to ensure that the injured are immediately transported to hospitals via green corridors and receive the best possible medical treatment. Former Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot …