Eight killed as bus plunges into deep canal in Rajasthan
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The passengers in the mini-bus were a family from Madhya Pradesh, who were on their way to the Khatu Shyam Temple in Rajasthan.
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Eight killed as bus plunges into deep canal in Rajasthan
A horrific road accident occurred in Rajasthan where mini-bus carrying passengers lost control and plunged into a deep canal on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in the Kota district. At least eight people lost their lives, and 17 others sustained injuries. The incident took place early Saturday morning. The vehicle was carrying a family from Madhya Pradesh.
The passengers in the mini-bus were a family from Madhya Pradesh, who were on their way to the Khatu Shyam Temple in Rajasthan. While traveling on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, the mini-bus lost control and fell into a canal approximately 15 feet deep. It is reported that there were about 25 people in the vehicle. Police and rescue personnel arrived at the scene to carry out relief operations.
Those trapped inside the bus were pulled out and transported to hospitals. The injured have been admitted to the New Medical College Hospital and MBS Hospital in Kota. The exact cause of the mini-bus losing control has not yet been confirmed; however, it is suspected that the driver may have fallen asleep or that the vehicle was traveling at a high speed.
