Jaisalmer bus fire accident – घटना स्थल पर मौजूद लोगों ने बताया कैसे हुआ बस हादसा

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🔥 Tragic Bus Fire in Jaisalmer: Short Circuit Sparks Inferno Near Army Base

A devastating accident occurred in Jaisalmer when a private bus traveling to Jodhpur suddenly caught fire due to a short circuit. The incident, which happened around 3:00 PM near the Army Station’s War Memorial, sent passengers into a panic, with screams and cries heard across the area.

While officials acted quickly to contain the situation and transport the injured, the scale of the tragedy and the exact number of casualties remain unclear.

Details of the Incident and Rescue Efforts

The fire, reportedly caused by a short circuit in the private bus, rapidly engulfed the vehicle. Eyewitness accounts described the bus as being near the Army Station’s War Memorial at the time of the blaze.

Mass Panic: Witnesses reported widespread panic and distress among the passengers immediately following the outbreak of the fire.
Emergency Response: Fire extinguishers arrived quickly to control the flames, though by the time the first fire tender arrived, the bus was reportedly already “completely burned to ashes,” resembling “a ball of fire.”
Immediate Evacuation: Three ambulances were immediately dispatched to the scene, transporting the injured to Jaisalmer Hospital.

Casualties and Medical Status

The initial reports indicate a significant number of people were affected by the fire.

Detail
Status/Information
Source

Total Passengers
Approximately 57 people were reportedly on the bus.
Local Authorities

Injured Received
17 people were initially brought to Jawahar Hospital in Jaisalmer (reports mention 16 initially, later clarified to 17 serious cases).
Former MLA Ruparam Dhandev & Reports

Medical Referral
All 17 serious burn victims were immediately referred to Jodhpur for specialized treatment at the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital Burn Unit.
Local Authorities & Former MLA Dhandev

Fatalities (Estimated)
The Assistant Fire Officer estimated that 10 to 12 people were inside the bus who were already deceased when the fire was extinguished. Local witnesses estimated 20 to 25 people were burned.
Assistant Fire Officer & Local Witness

Burn Severity
The 17 injured referred to Jodhpur are described as “serious,” with burns likely exceeding 70%.
Former MLA Ruparam Dhandev

Administrative and Political Response

The local administration and political leaders responded swiftly to the tragedy:

CM’s Directive: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma immediately contacted the district administration for feedback and directed officials to take prompt action.
Green Corridor Established: Appeal has been made to the public to cooperate with the establishment of a Green Corridor to ensure the speedy and unobstructed transport of the seriously injured victims to Jodhpur.
Control Room: The District Administration established a Control Room and Help Desk for immediate assistance and to manage communication.
Army Involvement: The Army secured the site and took possession of the bus wreckage for investigation.
Political Condolences: Pokhran MLA Mahant Pratap Puri canceled all scheduled events and planned to reach Jaisalmer soon. Former MLA Ruparam Dhandev contacted Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and former CM Ashok Gehlot to ensure the availability of specialized treatment facilities in Jodhpur.

The names of the 17 seriously injured individuals referred to Jodhpur have been released, and the Jaisalmer administration has appealed to relatives to contact them for information.

Eyewitness Testimony

Assistant Fire Officer Krishna Pal Singh Rathore confirmed the severity of the fire:

“When the first fire tender arrived, the bus was completely burned to ashes. It looked like a ball of fire. We estimate that 10 to 12 people inside had already succumbed.”

A local eyewitness, a liquor contractor named Kastoor Singh, described the initial chaos and the delay in a full official response:

“We couldn’t do anything… The fire was immense. We contacted the fire department, but it took 45 to 50 minutes for a fire tender to arrive, despite the fire station being only 9 to 10 kilometers away.” He estimated that the number of people who were burned inside was close to 25 to 30 people based on boarding counts from various stops.

The incident highlights the critical need for rapid emergency response and traffic cooperation during medical transport, as the time taken to reach the specialized burn unit in Jodhpur is a key factor in the survival of the victims.

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