A major road accident occurred on NH-27 in Baran district of Rajasthan on Tuesday morning, where a speeding dumper truck collided head-on with a passenger-filled roadways bus. The accident was so severe that the bus overturned and was badly damaged. More than 20 passengers have been injured in this accident, with the condition of several reported to be critical. The injured have been admitted to Shahabad Hospital, from where the seriously injured have been referred to Baran District Hospital. After the accident, there was chaos at the scene, and a state of panic ensued on the highway.
Accident Occurred Near a Bend in Shahabad
According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred near a bend in front of Midway on NH-27 near Shahabad town. As the roadways bus going from Shivpuri to Baran was crossing the road towards the Shahabad town bus stand, it collided head-on with a speeding dumper truck coming from the opposite direction. It is reported that the bus suddenly came in front of the dumper, giving the driver no chance to apply the brakes. In an attempt to avoid the collision, the dumper driver drove the vehicle onto the divider, but it still collided with the bus.
The collision was so forceful that the bus overturned and was completely shattered. Almost all the passengers in the bus were injured. Local people immediately reached the spot and engaged in rescue operations. They transported the injured to the hospital with the help of their vehicles and ambulances. The dumper driver was also injured in the accident and has been sent to the hospital for primary treatment.
Many Passengers Seriously Injured
At the time of the accident, women, men, and the elderly were all traveling in the bus. After the collision, many passengers fell out of the bus and onto the road. The condition of some of the injured is said to be very critical. No deaths have been confirmed by the administration so far, but considering the condition of some of the injured, the accident could become even more serious.
After receiving primary treatment at Shahabad Hospital, more than half a dozen seriously injured people have been referred to Baran District Hospital. Police and administration teams are engaged in relief and rescue operations at the scene. Officials have said that an investigation into the accident is underway, and the negligence of the dumper driver is also being investigated.
Head-on Collision in Bikaner
On the other hand, another heart-wrenching accident occurred late Monday night in Bikaner district, in which two cars collided head-on. Five people died in this accident, while four others were injured. The accident occurred in the Sikhwal area of Bikaner, where two speeding cars collided head-on.
The deceased have been identified as Manoj Jakhar, Karan, Surendra Kumar, Dinesh, and Madan Saran. All died on the spot. The collision was so severe that both cars were completely damaged. With the help of local people and the police, the injured were immediately taken to the hospital, where they are undergoing treatment. The police have registered a case and started investigating the cause of the accident.
Road Accidents Increase Concern
The continuous road accidents in Rajasthan are becoming a matter of concern. Over-speeding, negligent driving, and disregard for traffic rules are the main causes of such incidents. These two incidents in Baran and Bikaner again serve as a warning that more strictness and awareness are needed regarding road safety.
The administration appeals to people to follow the speed limit while driving, exercise caution, and strictly adhere to traffic rules to avoid such painful incidents. Currently, investigations are ongoing regarding both accidents.
