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8 Dead in Bus-Car Collision on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway After Tyre Burst

A bus lost control due to a tyre burst, jumping a divider and colliding with a car, killing eight passengers traveling to the Maha Kumbh.

  • The accident occurred near Mokhampura on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway around 3:30 PM on Thursday.
  • A Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation bus experienced a front tyre burst, causing it to lose control and cross the road divider.
  • The bus collided head-on with a car carrying eight passengers from Bhilwara, all of whom died on the spot.
  • The victims were en route to Prayagraj to attend the Maha Kumbh; their identities have been confirmed by local authorities.
  • Police have launched an investigation into the roadworthiness of the bus and potential negligence by the driver.
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