12 including one child killed in bus-truck collision in Rajasthan's Barmer; PM Modi condoles deaths, announces ex-gratia

The accident took place near the Bhandiyawas village on the Barmer-Jodhpur National Highway.

Accident occurred near Bhandiyawas village on the Barmer-Jodhpur National Highway (Photo: Twitter/@GajendraKhimsar)

New Delhi: As many as 12 people including a child have been confirmed dead in a bus-truck collision in Rajasthan's Barmer district on Wednesday (November 10, 2021). As per initial reports, 22 people have also sustained injuries in the accident that took place near the Bhandiyawas village on the Barmer-Jodhpur National Highway. 

Forensic and rescue teams are currently on the spot.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the deaths and has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the kins of the deceased.

He has also prayed that the injured have a quick recovery and has said that they would be given Rs 50,000 each.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to the accident at the Barmer-Jodhpur Highway in Rajasthan. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 10, 2021

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has also spoken to the Barmer district collector and has asked him to ensure proper treatment for the injured.

"I have directed Barmer district collector for relief and rescue measures in the matter of accident between a truck and bus in Barmer. Better to Better treatment will be ensured for those injured in the accident," he informed in a tweet.

बाड़मेर में हुई बस-ट्रक दुर्घटना के संबंध में जिला कलेक्टर, बाड़मेर से फोन पर वार्ता कर राहत-बचाव कार्यों के संबंध में निर्देशित किया है। घायलों का बेहतर से बेहतर इलाज सुनिश्चित किया जाएगा। — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 10, 2021

Both vehicles went up in flames after the accident, as shown in the pictures shared by former Rajasthan Minister Gajendra Singh. 

बाड़मेर के पचपदरा में जोधपुर-बाड़मेर सड़क मार्ग पर ट्रेलर-बस में भिड़ंत के बाद आग लगने की दर्दनाक घटना की सूचना प्राप्त हुई है।

कई यात्री इस दुर्घटना में घायल हुए है एवं कई झुलस गए है, मैं सभी घायलों के अतिशिघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ।#Barmer #Jodhpur pic.twitter.com/Q9sMutJXFI — Gajendra Singh (@GajendraKhimsar) November 10, 2021