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Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway Bus Tragedy: At least 20 people were k**illed in the tragic incident

By Gireesh Vasishta
Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway Bus Tragedy: At least 20 people were k**illed in the tragic incident

Fatalities: At least 20 people were killed in the tragic incident. (Reports indicate 19 died inside the bus, and one succumbed to injuries en route to Jodhpur hospital). Injured: Around 15 to 16 passengers sustained critical burn injuries, including women and children, and were immediately rushed for advanced treatment, primarily to Jodhpur.

Jaisalmer-Jodhpur Highway Bus Tragedy

Rajasthan: A devastating accident occurred on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway in Rajasthan when a private bus caught fire, resulting in a high number of casualties.

Date of Incident: Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Location: Near Thaiyat village on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur National Highway, Rajasthan.

Incident: A private AC sleeper bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur suddenly burst into flames.

Casualties and Impact

Fatalities: At least 20 people were killed in the tragic incident. (Reports indicate 19 died inside the bus, and one succumbed to injuries en route to Jodhpur hospital).

Injured: Around 15 to 16 passengers sustained critical burn injuries, including women and children, and were immediately rushed for advanced treatment, primarily to Jodhpur.

Cause of Fire: Preliminary police investigation suggests that a short circuit may have been the cause of the fire, which quickly engulfed the vehicle.Also Read: PALAY® Straw Hat Sun Hats for Women,Wide Brim Cap Beach Hat for Women Stylish UV Protection Cap,Summer Packable Travel Sun Visor Hat - UPF 50+

Rescue and Government Response

The Incident: The fire reportedly broke out in the rear section of the bus shortly after it left Jaisalmer. Though the driver immediately stopped the bus on the roadside, the flames spread rapidly, trapping passengers.

Rescue Efforts: Local residents, passers-by, and nearby Army personnel quickly rushed to the scene to assist in the rescue and relief operations.Also Read: Ashley Tellis, a prominent Indian-origin foreign policy expert to the US government, has been arrested

Compensation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.

Official Visits: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the accident site and instructed officials to ensure that the injured receive the best possible medical care.

Due to the severity of the fire, many bodies were burned beyond recognition, and authorities have initiated DNA testing to identify the victims before handing them over to their families.