New Delhi: In a tragic road accident early Wednesday morning, eleven people, including seven children and three women, lost their lives when a pickup van carrying devotees collided with a stationary trailer truck in Rajasthan’s Dausa district.
The accident occurred at approximately 3:30 am as the group was returning home after visiting the Khatushyamji temple. Most of the victims were residents of Etawah district in Uttar Pradesh, officials have confirmed.
Devendra Kumar Yadav, District Collector of Dausa, stated, “According to initial reports, 10 people have died in an accident near Bapi. Nine people have been referred for treatment, and three are being treated in the District Hospital. The accident occurred between a passenger pick-up and a trailer truck.”
Emergency services responded swiftly, with ambulances, police personnel, and medical teams arriving promptly to provide assistance and transport the injured. Those critically injured were referred to Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur for specialised care, while others are receiving treatment at the Dausa District Hospital.
Sagar Rana, Superintendent of Police, Dausa, added, “Information was received about devotees coming from Khatu Shyam temple who met with an accident, and till now, 10 casualties have occurred. Nearly 7–8 people have been referred to SMS Hospital in Jaipur,” confirming the grim details of the incident.
Upon receiving the information, the police hurried to the location and transported the injured individuals to a nearby hospital, where another woman died from her injuries, raising the death toll to 11.
The remains of the deceased have been forwarded for autopsy.
Investigation is underway, and further details are awaited.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also expressed his grief over the incident and said, "The news of the loss of life in a horrific road accident in Dausa is extremely tragic. The district administration has been directed to ensure prompt and proper treatment for the injured."
"May God grant a place at His divine feet to the departed souls and provide speedy recovery to the injured," he added.
(With Inputs from agencies)
