At least 20 passengers were killed and 16 others critically injured after a private bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on Tuesday, police said. The tragic incident took place near Thaiyat village in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, according to PTI.

Bus Catches Fire Near Thaiyat Village

The bus, carrying 57 passengers, had departed from Jaisalmer around 3 pm. According to police, the fire is suspected to have started due to a short circuit.

Eyewitnesses reported that smoke began rising from the rear section of the bus while it was on the Jaisalmer–Jodhpur highway. The driver immediately stopped the vehicle, but flames quickly engulfed the entire bus before many could escape.

Rescue Efforts and Casualties

Locals and passersby rushed to the spot to help rescue passengers

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