December 20th 2024.
A horrifying incident occurred this morning on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, turning the peaceful stretch into a scene of chaos and destruction. A gas tanker collided with multiple vehicles, causing a massive inferno that claimed the lives of seven people and injured over 35 others. The sky was filled with thick black smoke as more than 30 vehicles were engulfed in flames. The sight of the flames could be seen from almost a kilometre away, and eyewitnesses were in shock at the devastation.
As soon as the news spread, ambulances and fire brigade vehicles rushed to the crash site. One school van driver, who was on his way to pick up students, recalled the horror of seeing a man burning alive. The health department officials of Rajasthan confirmed the tragic loss of seven lives, while many others were injured and rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Police believe that some individuals may have been unable to escape their vehicles and were burnt to death. The extent of the damage will only be known after a thorough examination of all the vehicles involved. The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajanlal Sharma, and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar immediately went to the SMS Hospital where the injured were admitted. CM Sharma spoke to the doctors and authorities, ensuring that proper treatment was provided to the victims. He also visited the accident site and spoke to the police officials present.
In a post on social media, the Chief Minister expressed his deep sorrow at the loss of lives in the gas tanker fire. He also shared that he had personally visited the hospital and directed the doctors to provide immediate medical assistance to the injured. Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph and other officials were also present at the crash site to assess the situation.
The Health Minister informed reporters that almost half of the injured were in a critical condition and required urgent medical attention. He added that all the medical staff, including doctors and nurses, were called in to manage the situation. A new ward was opened to accommodate the patients, while some individuals received initial treatment at nearby hospitals. The authorities have also set up a 'green corridor' from the accident site to the SMS Hospital for quick transportation of the injured.
According to officials, a sleeper bus was behind the gas tanker at the time of the accident. Efforts are being made to gather information about the passengers on board. The burnt vehicles are being removed from the highway to resume traffic movement. The Chief Minister, along with Governor Haribhau Bagade and former CM Ashok Gehlot, expressed their condolences for the loss of lives in this tragic incident.
The Station House Officer of Bhankrota, Manish Gupta, stated that it was a challenging task to control the fire initially. He also mentioned that there were three petrol pumps in the area, but fortunately, they were unaffected by the incident. More than 25 ambulances were used to transport the victims to the hospital. The accident has caused a major disruption on the highway, with a long queue of vehicles waiting to pass through the area.
Police officials informed that the fire also engulfed some establishments along the highway, but the extent of the damage is still unclear. The school van driver, in a conversation with PTI, shared that the flames were visible from a kilometre away, and there was chaos and panic among the people on the highway. He added that it was a frightening scene with people running for their lives, and it was challenging for the rescue teams to reach the spot.
The district administration has set up a team at the hospital to assist the family members of the victims. The Jaipur Police has provided helpline numbers for individuals to inquire about the incident or share any relevant information. The authorities are working tirelessly to manage the situation and provide support to the affected individuals and their families.
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