Jodhpur: At least 13 people were killed and several people are said to have been injured in a collision of a mini-bus and pickup in the outskirts of Dhadhania village in Balesar, near Rajasthan's Jodhpur district. They have been referred to the city's MGH and MDMH for treatment.
A minibus going from Jodhpur towards Jaisalmer collided with a bolero coming from the front near Dhandhania village this afternoon. The speed of both vehicles was very high. In such a situation, the two vehicles got stuck due to collision with high speed. The riders present in them got trapped inside the vehicle. The people of the area started relief work at their level and started evacuating the trapped people. By then eight people had been killed. Later, all of the vehicles were sent to Balesar.
Five people died during hospital treatment. All the deceased are said to be residents of Balesar region. The names of the dead and injured could not be known until the news was written. Police and administration are engaged in rescue and relief operations. Efforts are also on to find out the cause of the accident.
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