Jaipur: Three dead and nearly 20 injured in minibus-trailer collision

A fatal road accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday on National Highway-48 in the Bagru area near Jaipur, Rajasthan. A minibus, carrying devotees from Nashik, Maharashtra, collided with a trailer truck while attempting to overtake another vehicle.

Three people died at the scene, and approximately 18 to 20 passengers sustained injuries. The victims were traveling to the Sanwaliya Seth temple in Chittorgarh. Several injured passengers were transported to Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, with some reported to be in critical condition.

Police reported that the minibus driver fled the scene immediately following the collision. Passengers alleged that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol and had ignored requests not to travel at night. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the crash and reviewing CCTV footage to confirm the cause of the accident.