“A sudden fire broke out in a moving bus on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway, causing panic. 16 passengers, including three children and four women, were burnt in the accident. The fire brigade brought the fire under control, while the seriously injured were referred to Jodhpur.”
Jaisalmer 14/10/2025 as per media reports
A private bus traveling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur suddenly caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. Around 16 passengers, including three children and four women, were burned in the accident.
The injured were admitted to a nearby hospital, while those with serious burns were referred to Jodhpur. According to information, approximately 10 to 12 people are feared to have been burned alive in the accident.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma leaves for Jaisalmer
CM Bhajan Lal has expressed grief over the Jaisalmer accident. He spoke with the Collector and Superintendent of Police over the phone and directed them to provide all possible assistance to the victims.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma is continuously receiving feedback on the tragic incident. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma has left for Jaisalmer.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 3:30 pm near Thaiyat village on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway. The bus was carrying 57 passengers.
According to reports, the bus departed from Jaisalmer for Jodhpur at 3 pm as usual. After traveling approximately 20 kilometers, smoke suddenly began to rise from the rear of the bus. Before the driver or passengers could react, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames.
As soon as the fire broke out, the bus erupted in screams and passengers broke the windows to jump out in a desperate attempt to save their lives.
Many passengers’ clothes and belongings were burned. Upon receiving the news, nearby villagers and passersby rushed to the scene and began rescue operations. The fire department and police were also informed.
Fire engines arrived at the scene shortly after, and after considerable effort, the fire was brought under control. According to police, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
It is initially believed that a short circuit in the bus’s engine or wiring may have caused the fire.
