8 Dead as Minibus Overturns on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota
Eight people died and several others were injured when a minibus overturned in Kota, Rajasthan. Former CM Ashok Gehlot expressed deep grief.
A devastating Kota bus accident has left eight people dead and several others injured after a minibus overturned on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Kota district on Saturday. The vehicle was transporting passengers from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh to the pilgrimage site of Khatu Shyamji when the tragedy struck.
Tragedy on the Expressway
The accident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Simaliya police station. According to official reports, the minibus lost control and overturned, leading to immediate casualties. The severity of the crash resulted in the deaths of eight passengers, while more than six others sustained injuries.
District Collector Peeyush Samariya confirmed the casualties, stating that eight individuals were brought dead to the medical facility. He further noted that all patients in critical condition have been shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where they are currently receiving urgent medical treatment.
Emergency Response and Medical Aid
Station House Officer (SHO) Nand Singh reported that the injured passengers were rushed to a nearby hospital immediately following the crash. Medical teams are working to stabilize those who survived the impact, though the condition of some remains critical.
Ashok Gehlot Expresses Grief
The incident has drawn reactions from political leaders, with former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot describing the event as "extremely heartbreaking and soul-wrenching."
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Gehlot shared his condolences with the bereaved families. He wrote:
"The news of the deaths of several people in the accident of a minibus travelling from Bhopal to Khatu Shyamji in the Simaliya police station area of Kota district is extremely heartbreaking and soul-wrenching. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragedy. I pray that God grants them strength during this difficult time and wish for the swift recovery of the injured."
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the accident, and further details regarding the crash are awaited.