At least 20 dead as bus catches fire near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan

At least 20 people died and several others sustained burn injuries after a major fire broke out in a moving private travel bus near the military station in the Thaiyat area of Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday.

A video circulated in social media shows fire billowing from the bus, which forced the driver to halt it immediately.

The incident occurred while the bus was on the National Highway, leading to a massive traffic jam as vehicles lined up for several kilometres.

Rajasthan : 20 people burnt alive, many passengers injured as moving bus catches fire in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

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As soon as the fire was reported, fire tenders and Army personnel stationed nearby swung into action to control the blaze.

As per eyewitnesses, their prompt response helped prevent the fire from spreading further. The bus was completely charred in the incident.

According to initial reports, the fire is suspected to have been triggered by the illegal transport of firecrackers inside the air-conditioned bus.

Sources said a short circuit in the bus' electrical system likely ignited the crackers, causing the blaze to intensify rapidly.

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