18 Dead, 3 Injured as Bus Collides with Parked Trailer in Rajasthan
In a horrific midnight accident, 18 passengers were killed and three seriously injured when a speeding private bus crashed into a stationary trailer on the Jaipur-Agra Highway in Dausa district. The collision occurred near Bassi around 2:30 AM, sparking outrage over road safety failures.
What Happened?
- Vehicle Details: The private bus, traveling from Alwar to Jaipur, carried over 20 passengers.
- Crash Impact: The bus rammed into an improperly parked trailer, crushing its front section entirely.
- Rescue Efforts: Police and emergency teams struggled to extricate victims due to severe damage.
Victims & Survivors
- Fatalities: 15 identified on-site; 3 bodies recovered later. Most victims were front-seat passengers.
- Injured: Bus conductor and two passengers hospitalized in critical condition.
- Eyewitness Account: Survivor Rajesh Kumar described the crash as sudden, with chaos and bloodshed.
Investigation & Negligence
Authorities suspect multiple lapses:
1. Speeding & Fatigue: Driver may have fallen asleep at high speed.
2. Illegal Parking: Trailer lacked reflectors, violating highway rules.
3. Poor Enforcement: Locals report frequent illegal parking on the stretch.
Rajasthan CM announced ₹5 lakh compensation for families and ordered a probe into the bus operator’s safety compliance.
Rajasthan’s Road Safety Crisis
This crash follows a similar Bharatpur incident last month. Experts cite:
– Dark Highways: Inadequate lighting on key routes.
– No Truck Parking Zones: Leads to haphazard halting.
– Overloading & Speeding: Private buses often flout rules.
Activist Rakesh Chaudhary urges speed cameras, driver rest laws, and stricter penalties.
Demands for Reform
Victims’ families and activists call for:
– Blackspot Marking: Highlight danger zones with signage.
– Driver Welfare: Mandatory breaks and health checks.
– Emergency Upgrades: Faster medical response on highways.
As Rajasthan mourns, pressure mounts on authorities to act before another tragedy strikes.
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