A major road accident in Dausa district, Rajasthan, left seven passengers dead and more than 20 others injured after a passenger bus collided with a truck and caught fire.

According to initial reports, the bus was traveling from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, to Indore, Madhya Pradesh, carrying 39 passengers at the time of the accident.

Bus Burst Into Flames After Collision

The accident occurred when the bus reportedly crashed into a truck moving ahead of it. Soon after the collision, the bus caught fire, trapping several passengers inside.

Local residents and emergency responders rushed to the scene and began rescue operations. Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze while police and medical teams evacuated injured passengers.

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Seven Passengers Dead, Many Hospitalized

Authorities confirmed that seven passengers lost their lives in the incident. More than 20 injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Some of the injured are reported to be in serious condition, and the death toll could change as medical treatment continues.

Rescue and Investigation Underway

Police and district officials reached the accident site immediately after receiving information about the fire. The damaged bus was inspected, and the bodies of the deceased were recovered.

Officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash and the fire. Preliminary findings suggest the collision with the truck triggered the blaze, but further examination is ongoing.

Traffic on the affected route was temporarily disrupted as rescue teams cleared the wreckage and restored normal vehicle movement.