🔥🥵Jaisalmer Rajasthan Bus Fire: How did the fire break out on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway, what mistake of the bus owner was caught?

Tragedy on Rajasthan Highway: 20 Burn Alive in Sleeper Bus Inferno

A devastating fire broke out on an AC sleeper bus carrying passengers along the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway in Rajasthan, turning a routine journey into a nightmare. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at around 3:30 PM, claiming the lives of 20 people who were trapped inside and burned alive.

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The intensity of the blaze was such that entire families perished, including a couple returning from a pre-wedding shoot and five members of another family traveling together. The condition of the bodies is so severe that authorities are now preparing to collect DNA samples for identification, as visual recognition is impossible.

What Caused the Fire?

Multiple theories have emerged regarding the cause of the fire. Some claim the AC compressor pipe burst, sparking the flames. However, local eyewitnesses insist that the bus’s luggage compartment was filled with firecrackers and explosives, which ignited due to the heat. Another suggestion is that a short circuit triggered the disaster.

Eyewitnesses who arrived first at the scene are adamant that the fire was fueled by the presence of firecrackers in the bus’s storage area. As the bus heated up, the explosives caught fire, rapidly spreading the blaze.

Rajasthan government minister Gajendra Singh commented on the incident, noting that a loud explosion was heard at the back of the bus, which could have been either the AC compressor or the firecrackers. He added that the combination of gas and diesel intensified the inferno.

Safety Failures Exposed

Disturbingly, it has come to light that the bus was brand new but lacked essential safety features. There was no emergency exit or window-breaking hammers, making escape impossible for most passengers. Many bodies were found piled atop one another, making retrieval a harrowing task.

The Aftermath

Families are now desperately searching for their loved ones, but only DNA testing will confirm the identities of the victims. The aftermath of the tragedy is visible in the charred remains of the bus, a stark reminder of the horror that unfolded.

Authorities continue their investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.