Jaipur: Three people from Uttar Pradesh were killed and ten others injured when a bus came into contact with a high-tension power line in the Manoharpur area of Shahpura, Jaipur district, on Tuesday.

Bus Catches Fire After Hitting High-Tension Wire

According to preliminary reports, the bus was carrying labourers to a brick kiln in Todi village when it accidentally touched an overhead high-tension wire. The contact caused the vehicle to catch fire instantly, and the situation worsened when gas cylinders stored inside the bus exploded, spreading the blaze rapidly.

Locals quickly rushed to the scene and helped rescue passengers trapped inside the burning vehicle.

Injured Shifted to Hospitals; Officials Offer Condolences

Five of the critically injured were referred to Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, while others are being treated at the Shahpura Sub-District Hospital.

Governor Haribhau Bagde expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and extended condolences to the bereaved families, praying for strength and a swift recovery for the injured.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma called the incident “extremely tragic” and directed officials to ensure adequate medical treatment for all the injured.

“The news of the loss of lives in the bus accident at Manoharpur, Jaipur, is deeply saddening. Authorities have been instructed to provide timely and proper medical care. We pray for peace to the departed souls and strength for their families, and a speedy recovery to those injured,” Sharma said on his X handle.

Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also expressed grief and extended condolences to the victims’ families.

Series of Recent Bus Fire Tragedies Across India

The Jaipur accident adds to a string of recent bus fire incidents reported across the country this month:

• October 26: A bus tyre burst on the Agra Expressway in Lucknow, triggering a fire. All 70 passengers escaped safely.

• October 24: In Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, an AC bus caught fire after colliding with a bike, killing 20 people.

• October 4: On the Jaisalmer–Jodhpur highway, an AC sleeper bus caught fire, claiming 27 lives.

• October 2: A bus travelling from Pichhore (Shivpuri) to Indore caught fire in Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh, though all passengers were rescued safely.

Authorities in Rajasthan have initiated a probe into the Manoharpur tragedy, as safety concerns mount over the increasing frequency of such deadly bus fire incidents nationwide.