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Jaisalmer Bus Fire Tragedy: At least 20 people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after a private bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire near Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer on Tuesday.

According to officials, the bus had departed Jaisalmer at 3 PM as per its routine schedule. However, shortly after reaching the Thaiyat area, smoke was seen coming from the rear section of the vehicle, and within moments, the entire bus was engulfed in flames.

The rescue operation is currently underway, and several casualties have been reported as a result of the severe incident. Those, Who suffered injuries during the accident have been shifted to the hospital, said Additional SP of Jaisalmer, Kailash Dhan. According to Jagran.com report, passengers with serious injuries have been referred to Jodhpur.

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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Jaisalmer bus fire incident that claimed at least 20 lives and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased.

- The bus, operated by KK Travels, had reportedly been running on the route for just five days. New revelations suggest the vehicle, originally an AC bus, was modified into a sleeper coach, which made evacuation difficult during the blaze.

- As per a News18 report, the bus's interiors were revamped with fibre body panels and curtains, both highly flammable materials. The windows were reinforced with strong glass, which, along with the combustible interiors, helped the fire spread rapidly.

- The bus was packed with passengers, some even sitting in the narrow aisle due to lack of space. When the fire erupted, the heat from burning wires reportedly jammed the only front exit, trapping many inside. While a few passengers managed to smash the windows and get out, many others couldn’t escape in time.

- An official PMO statement announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF). "An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," the post on X added.

- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the spot where the bus burst into flames, which claimed the lives of 20 people, said an official statement by the Rajasthan CMO.

- According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Sharma expressed deep grief over the incident and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He also directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured and provide all possible assistance to those affected.

- Police Commissioner of Jodhpur, Om Prakash Paswan, said, "16 injured have been brought here from Jaisalmer. 15 injured are receiving treatment at the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, and one injured is receiving treatment at Shri Ram Hospital...".

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- BJP Rajasthan President Madan Rathore expressed condolences over the death of people in a bus accident in Jaisalmer, where a private bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire.

- Local villagers and passersby rushed to the spot upon learning about the incident and assisted in rescue operations until the fire department and police teams reached the scene.

( With Inputs from ANI )

 

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