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.

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.

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.

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