Jaipur, Aug 13 (PTI) - A devastating accident transpired in Rajasthan's Dausa district during the early hours of Wednesday, claiming the lives of 11 individuals, including seven children, while injuring eight others.
The incident occurred when a pickup van collided with a parked truck on the Manoharpur highway, as reported by the police.
The passengers were on their way back to their village in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, after visiting the temples of Khatu Shyam and Salasar Balaji when the crash took place between 4-5 am, according to Dausa Superintendent of Police, Sagar.
Tragically, seven children and four women were among those who perished.
The identified victims are Poorvi (3), Daksh (12), Seema (25), Priyanka (25), Anshu (26), Saurabh (28), and Sheela (35), as per official information.
In total, 20 individuals were aboard the pickup when it collided with the stationary truck parked in the highway's service lane.
Among the eight injured, one person remains critically injured, reported the SP.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident.
In a heartfelt post on X, written in Hindi, CM Sharma stated, "The news of loss of life in a horrific road accident in Dausa is extremely tragic.
The district administration has been directed to ensure prompt and proper treatment for the injured.
May God grant a place at His divine feet to the departed souls and provide speedy recovery to the injured." CM Sharma has instructed officials to ensure proper medical arrangements for the injured.
Meanwhile, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and several other leaders have also expressed their condolences.
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