Tragic Bus Accident in Kota Claims Eight Lives on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
A bus accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota leaves eight dead and 15 injured, with ongoing rescue efforts.
Kota, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic bus accident occurred early Saturday morning on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota, Rajasthan, claiming the lives of at least eight pilgrims. The victims were traveling from Bhopal to Khatu Shyam when their mini bus lost control and collided with a bridge over a drain, plunging about 15 feet down.
The incident took place around 6:30 AM in the Simaliya police station area. Eyewitnesses reported chaos at the scene as locals and passersby rushed to help. Emergency services were notified, and police teams arrived promptly to assist the injured, transporting them to nearby hospitals.
Rescue operations faced challenges due to muddy conditions in the drain. Reports indicate that over 25 passengers were aboard the mini bus at the time of the accident.
Ramkalyan Meena, the additional police superintendent of Kota Rural, confirmed the fatalities and injuries. He noted that the passengers were from various families but were familiar with one another. The individual who organized the trip was also among the injured and is currently receiving treatment at a medical facility.
Initial investigations suggest that the driver may have fallen asleep while driving at night, leading to the loss of control. District Collector Piyush Samaria stated that those with serious injuries are being treated in the ICU, and medical care for all injured passengers is ongoing.
