Horrible road accident in Pali District of Rajasthan. A truck carrying pilgrims collided with a tractor. Six people died and at least 20 others were injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the accident.
The accident took place in Sumerpur area of the district on Friday (August 20) night.According to police, a tractor carrying pilgrims collided head-on with a truck in Sumerpur area of Pali district. As soon as the information was received, the rescue team along with the ambulance reached the spot. The injured were rushed to the hospital. The death toll is expected to rise as the condition of many of them is critical.
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The pilgrims were on their way to visit a temple in Jaisalmer, news agency ANI reported quoting the local administration. The accident happened in the middle of the road.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over this terrible road accident. In a tweet, he wrote, the accident in Pali, Rajasthan is very shocking. My condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
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Rameshwar Bhati, officer in charge of Sumerpurz police station in Rajasthan, said that the villagers were returning from Ramdevra in Jaisalmer after performing puja. This accident happened on the way back. The truck-trailer loaded with pilgrims was practically twisted by the impact of the truck. Everyone went from Pali in Rajasthan to offer puja at Ramdevra in Jaisalmer. People from different parts of Rajasthan visit the temple of Ramadevra’s father Ramdev throughout the year. Even on the day of Janmashtami, these pilgrims came out from Pali with tractor-trailers loaded to offer puja.The truck was running at high speed. He lost control and hit the car. Looking for the killer truck.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also expressed grief over the death of six pilgrims in an accident in Rajasthan’s Pali. He wrote on Twitter, “Shocked by the death in a road accident in Pali, Rajasthan. My sincere condolences to the bereaved family and a speedy recovery to the injured.”
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Union Water Power Minister Gajendra Shekhawat also expressed grief over this accident in Rajasthan. Union Water Power Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat also expressed deep grief over the accident. In a tweet, he wrote, “Sad to hear of death of many devotees visiting Pali District There Ramdev in road accident. Praying to God to give strength to the bereaved family members.”
Eyewitnesses say that it was the time of night when Some pilgrims were returning from Baba Ramdev’s ashram. They were supposed to visit the temple. A truck lost control and hit a car from the opposite direction in Sumerpur area. The car overturned. Locals rushed to hear the cries of the pilgrims.
Police and ambulance reached the spot after receiving information It is reported that 6 people died in the incident. Another 20 people were injured. They have been admitted to a local hospital.
