Jaisalmer Bus Fire Tragedy: Converted AC Sleeper, Short Circuit Behind Blaze That Killed 20

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Jaisalmer: At least 20 people were killed and 16 others severely injured after a private bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. Investigations have revealed that the vehicle, operated by KK Travels, had been converted into an AC sleeper coach with sealed glass windows and flammable interiors, which caused the flames to spread rapidly.

The incident occurred around 3 pm on the Jaisalmer Jodhpur highway when smoke was first seen coming from the rear of the bus. Despite the driver halting immediately, the fire engulfed the vehicle within minutes, trapping dozens of pas

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