Rajasthan: 12 Killed in Bus Accident in Sikar, 36 Injured

Jaipur: Twelve people died and over 36 passengers got injured after a bus crashed into the wing wall of a flyover in Rajasthan 's Sikar district on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

A bus collided with a culvert in Lakshmangarh, resulting in the deaths of more than 10 passengers, including five women and two men. The fatalities occurred during treatment at the Lakshmangarh district hospital. Additionally, over six seriously injured passengers were referred to Sikar, with five in critical condition. Five ambulances were deployed at site for the evacuation of the passengers.

Bus Accident in Sikar

District Superintendent of Police Bhuvan Bhushan Yadav said a private bus coming from Salasar to Laxmangarh rammed into a part of the flyover in Laxmangarh while taking a turn.

Bus Accident in Sikar, Rajasthan

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma tweets, "The loss of life in the bus accident in Sikar's Laxmangarh area is extremely sad and heartbreaking. My deepest condolences are with the bereaved families of the deceased. The concerned officials have been directed to ensure proper treatment of the injured..."

Twelve people have died in the accident and more than 36 people were injured, he said, adding that the injured have been taken to hospitals in Laxmangarh and Sikar for treatment.

With PTI Inputs