At least 11 dead and more than 12 injured in an accident in Bharatpur, PM grants an ex-gratia of 2 lakhs for the deceased

A trailer collided with a bus on the Bharatpur National Highway, Rajasthan, killing at least 11 people and injuring over 12. Preliminary police reports state that the trailer collided with the bus at around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, while the bus was en route to Vrindavan from Pushkar.

The bus had broken down on the Antara flyover in Lakkhanpur, and the driver of the vehicle and several others got off and were standing at the back of the bus. The survivors recall that it was then that a speeding trailer rammed into their vehicle from behind.

"The bus was standing on the highway while its repair work was going on. Some passengers were in the bus while some were standing outside when the collision took place", said Mridul Kachawa, Superintendent of Police, Bharatpur. Police say that five men and six women died on the spot after the collision.

Taking to X, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed grief over the unfortunate incident and offered his condolences to the families of the deceased. "The death of 11 people in a collision between a bus that had come from Gujarat and a trailer in Bharatpur is extremely sad. The police administration is present at the spot and the injured have been admitted to the hospital. I pray to God to give peace to the souls of all the deceased and courage to the families. May God give speedy recovery to all the injured,” tweeted the Rajasthan CM.

“The road accident near Bharatpur in Rajasthan is shocking. Pilgrims from Gujarat died in the accident. I express my condolences to the bereaved families. I also pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured,” tweeted the Gujrat Chief Minister Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel, offering his prayers for the deceased.

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, granted an ex gratia of 2 lakh rupees from the PMNRF for the families of the deceased. Rupees 50,000 has been approved for those who have been injured in the Bharatpur accident.