Jaipur, Oct 14 || At least 15 people, including three children and four women, were injured when a bus en route to Jodhpur from Jaisalmer caught fire on Tuesday.
The incident occurred near Thaiyat village, about 20 kilometers from Jaisalmer, around 3.30 p.m., causing chaos and panic on the busy route.
According to eyewitnesses, the bus had left Jaisalmer at around 3 p.m. with 57 passengers on board. Soon after crossing Thaiyat village, passengers noticed smoke from the rear portion of the vehicle. Within moments, the flames spread rapidly, engulfing the entire bus.
Many passengers rushed to the windows and doors in a desperate attempt to escape.
Villagers and passersby immediately rushed to the scene and began rescue operations even before the arrival of emergency services.