Bus catches fire after hitting high-tension wire in Rajasthan's Jaipur, 2 killed, many injured

Bus engulfed in flames, leaving several passengers trapped inside.

Two labourers were killed and 12 others sustained burn injuries after a bus carrying labourers caught fire upon coming Two labourers died and 12 others suffered burn injuries after a bus carrying workers caught fire when it came in contact with a high-tension power line in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Tuesday.

The incident was reported from the Manoharpur area in the city. According to a report by News 18, the vehicle was transporting labourers to a brick kiln located in Todi village when the accident occurred near the kiln site.

नहीं थम रहा प्राइवेट बसों में मौत का सिलसिला, राजस्थान के जयपुर में एक और बड़ा हादसा, बिजली के हाईटेंशन तारों से टकराकर चलती बस में लगी आग, दो यात्रियों की मौत, 10 से ज्यादा झुलसे, बसों में आग के कारण जैसलमेर में 26 और आंध्रप्रदेश में 20 यात्रियों की हुई थी मौत#BusFire#Jaipurpic.twitter.com/DQ6LRf5h0h

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Following the incident, the bus engulfed in flames, leaving several passengers trapped inside. Police were quoted by the channel as saying that the injured were immediately rescued and rushed to nearby hospitals.

Five of the critically injured labourers were referred to Jaipur for advanced treatment, while the remaining victims were being treated at the Shahpura Sub-District Hospital. Manoharpur Police reached the spot soon after receiving information.