Jaipur road accident kills three pilgrims

A fatal road accident occurred late Friday night on the Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway near Bagru, Rajasthan. A tempo traveler carrying 28 pilgrims from Nashik, Maharashtra, collided with a trailer.

The incident took place around 1:50 AM as the traveler was descending a bridge. According to local police, the driver attempted to overtake the trailer, causing the vehicle to crash into the larger truck. The collision resulted in the immediate deaths of three individuals.

The group, which included 24 adults and four children, was traveling to the Sanwariya Seth temple after visiting Khatu Shyamji. Approximately 20 to 25 people were injured in the crash, with several reported to be in serious condition. The injured have been transported to Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur for treatment.

Some passengers have alleged that the driver was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol, though police investigations are ongoing to confirm the cause of the accident and the driver's condition.