A devastating incident occurred on October 14 when a private sleeper bus, traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, suddenly caught fire near Thaiyat village. This horrific blaze claimed the lives of at least 20 passengers, while 16 others sustained injuries.
Eyewitness accounts describe a desperate scene, with many passengers forced to leap from the burning vehicle as a jammed door prevented easy escape. Emergency response teams and medical staff swiftly arrived at the site, providing immediate care to the injured and managing the tragic aftermath.
Authorities have initiated a thorough investigation to ascertain the precise cause of the fire and understand why the bus door became inoperable. This report provides an overview of the incident, with scripting by Asif Baiju and Athira Madhav, and editing by Asif Baiju.