Jaipur: In a devastating road accident in Rajasthan, at least 18 people were killed and one person sustained serious injuries on Sunday. The mishap occurred on a national highway in the Phalodi area when a tempo traveler carrying passengers rammed into a stationary container truck from behind. Police said the driver, unable to notice the parked vehicle in time, lost control, causing the vehicle’s front portion to be completely crushed.
Rescue and police teams reached the spot immediately after being alerted. Preliminary reports indicate that more than 20 passengers were travelling in the tempo traveler at the time of the accident. Eighteen people died on the spot, while several others were injured. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, where some are reported to be in critical condition.
Authorities confirmed that women and children were among the deceased. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident, while local officials have begun relief and rescue operations at the scene.