A private bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur suddenly caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. In the accident, 15 people, including three children and four women, were burned. Flames and smoke rose high into the air, creating panic among passengers. The incident occurred near Thaiyat village at around 3:30 pm.

There were 57 people on board the private bus. The bus had departed from Jaisalmer for Jodhpur at around 3 pm, as part of its daily schedule. About 20 kilometres into the journey, near Thaiyat village, smoke was seen coming from the rear of the bus. In a short time, the fire engulfed the entire vehicle.

As soon as news of the accident spread, nearby villagers and passersby rushed to the scene and began rescue operations. They informed the fire department and police. The injured pas

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