Tourists Injured in Tempo Traveler Accident Near Mount Abu
Six tourists from Rajkot were injured when their tempo traveler overturned near Mount Abu. They were returning from a trip to the hill station.
Sirohi, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : A group of tourists returning from Mount Abu, Rajasthan’s only hill station, experienced a terrifying incident when their tempo traveler overturned on the Abu Road. The accident occurred near the Shani Temple in the Abu Road Sadar police jurisdiction.
The vehicle, carrying tourists, lost control and collided with a divider. The impact was so severe that the tempo traveler rolled into a deep ditch beside the road. Six tourists sustained injuries in the crash, all reported to be residents of Rajkot, Gujarat.
According to reports, the group had traveled to Mount Abu for sightseeing and was on their way back when the vehicle suddenly veered off course. After hitting the divider, it flipped over, leading to chaos as passengers screamed for help and found themselves trapped inside.
Local authorities responded swiftly to the incident. Officers from the Abu Road Sadar police station arrived on the scene promptly. Meanwhile, drivers from the Mukharimata Taxi Union acted quickly to assist, helping to rescue the trapped tourists. All injured individuals were transported to the Abu Road Trauma Center for treatment, where they are currently receiving care.
Sub-Inspector Gokulram from the Abu Road Sadar police stated that the collision with the divider was the cause of the accident. The police assessed the scene and gathered information about the incident. As of now, all injured tourists are being treated at the trauma center.
Mount Abu, located in Sirohi district, is known for its scenic beauty and is often referred to as the only hill station in Rajasthan. Nestled in the Aravalli mountain range, it stands at an elevation of approximately 1,722 meters (5,650 feet) above sea level, earning the nickname “oasis of the desert.”
