In a tragic incident, fourteen people were killed and several others were injured in a fire that broke out following a collision involving multiple vehicles. The incident was reported from the Bhankrota area in Jaipur, Rajasthan on Friday. Efforts are underway to douse the fire.
The incident occurred after collision between a CNG truck and another truck, which resulted in explosion in the CNG truck. Passengers on the bus quickly evacuated, saving their lives. Over a dozen people were injured and burnt in the fire. The injured were rushed to the hospital.
#UPDATE | Death toll in the fire incident on Bhankrota Ajmer Road in Jaipur reaches 14: DCP West Jaipur, Amit Kumar https://t.co/TIC8TDi6gA
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024
Firefighters, Civil Defense, police, and local residents came together to rescue people trapped in the vehicles. The incident took place near Bhankrota, on the Decathlon Road, at around 5:30 AM.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma to get information about the Rajasthan fire incident that resulted in the death of four people.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma to get information about the Rajasthan fire incident that resulted in the death of four people. pic.twitter.com/7elxmDrrWf
— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2024
Rajasthan CM Expresses Grief
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief on the tragic incident. He wrote on X, “I am deeply saddened to hear the sad news of casualties of citizens in the gas tanker fire incident on Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway. As soon as the information about the incident was received, I went to SMS Hospital and directed the doctors to provide immediate necessary medical facilities and take proper care of the injured. Rescue work by the administration is continuing. The local administration and emergency services are working with full readiness. I pray to God to grant the departed souls a place in his supreme abode, give the bereaved families strength to bear this immense loss and provide speedy recovery to the injured.”
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma tweets, "I am deeply saddened to hear the sad news of casualties of citizens in the gas tanker fire incident on Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway. As soon as the information about the incident was received, I went to SMS Hospital and directed the doctors… pic.twitter.com/sJzUIBaTQt
— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2024
#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan | 4 dead and several injured in a major accident and fire incident in the Bhankrota area.
A fire broke out due to the collision of many vehicles one after the other. Efforts are being made to douse the fire. pic.twitter.com/3WHwok5u8W
— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2024
Doctor Calls It A ‘Severe’ Accident
Speaking to ANI, SMS Medical College Principal, Dr Deepak Maheshwari says, “4 people have died in the incident. 24-25 people have been admitted to the ICU. More people are coming. Many people have been injured in the incident. It is a severe accident…”
#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan | SMS Medical College Principal, Dr Deepak Maheshwari says, "…4 people have died in the incident. 24-25 people have been admitted to the ICU. More people are coming. Many people have been injured in the incident. It is a severe accident…" https://t.co/5l1uNq2lUd pic.twitter.com/6SENPpLOWm
— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2024
Jaipur DM On Accident
Jaipur District Magistrate, Jitendra Soni said that around 40 vehicles caught fire. He added, “4 people have died. Around 40 vehicles caught the fire. Fire brigade and ambulances have reached the spot. The relief work is underway. The fire has been doused off and only 1-2 vehicles are left. Around 23-24 people have been injured in the incident.”
#WATCH | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Jaipur DM, Jitendra Soni says, "4 people have died (in the incident). Around 40 vehicles caught the fire. Fire brigade and ambulances have reached the spot. The relief work is underway. The fire has been doused off and only 1-2 vehicles are left.… https://t.co/5l1uNq2lUd pic.twitter.com/p3XDxSJQto
— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2024
#WATCH | Bhankrota Fire Accident | Jaipur | The efforts by the rescue team are underway to recover a body from a container gutted in the massive fire that broke out in the Bhankrota area. pic.twitter.com/MbS4DjM1KQ
— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2024
Further Details Awaited.
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