A road accident in the Hamirgarh area of Bhilwara district in Rajasthan resulted in the death of an Ajmer-based businessman and injuries to more than 12 others after a tempo traveller collided with a trailer.
The accident occurred when a tempo traveller rammed into a trailer moving ahead on the Chittorgarh–Ajmer National Highway near Swaroopganj at around 8:30 pm. According to initial investigation, the driver of the tempo traveller attempted to overtake the trailer, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into its rear.
The deceased was identified as 61-year-old Jayprakash Varlani, a businessman from Ajmer. More than 23 people were travelling in the vehicle at the time of the incident. Hamirgarh police station in-charge Sunil Kumar Beda stated that Varlani died on the spot, while several passengers sustained serious injuries.
Among the injured, Prakash Varlani, Lalit Varlani, and Subhash Agarwal were reported to be in critical condition and were admitted to hospital. Other injured individuals were discharged after receiving primary treatment.
The group had travelled from Ajmer to the Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Chittorgarh to celebrate Jayprakash Varlani’s birthday. During the trip, they also visited the Awari Mata Temple. After spending the day on the religious visit and celebrations, they began their return journey to Ajmer at around 6 pm.
Eyewitnesses and injured passengers reported that there was a celebratory atmosphere inside the vehicle during the journey, with passengers singing and dancing. Minutes before the crash, the song “Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana, Yahan Kal Kya Ho Kisne Jana” was playing when the vehicle lost control and collided with the trailer.
Local villagers reached the site immediately after the accident and began rescue operations. The injured were pulled out of the vehicle and transported by ambulance to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Bhilwara. Police and administrative teams also arrived at the scene and managed the situation.
The incident highlights risks associated with negligent driving and overtaking on highways. Experts state that high speed and improper overtaking are among the primary causes of road accidents on national highways in India. Overcrowding and neglect of safety standards during travel, including religious trips, are also cited as contributing factors.
