A tragic accident in Rajasthan's Dausa district has claimed the lives of 10 devotees, including seven children, who were returning from the Khatu Shyam Temple. The passenger pick-up vehicle they were traveling in collided with a trailer truck near Bapi, resulting in the devastating loss of life.
The accident occurred early Wednesday, August 13, 2025, on the Dausa-Manoharpur highway. The collision led to multiple casualties, with several others injured and referred to SMS Hospital in Jaipur for treatment. Dausa District Collector Devendra Kumar confirmed the death toll. According to SP Sagar Rana, the devotees were coming from Khatu Shyam temple.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. The focus is on determining the cause of the collision and whether any factors such as speeding or negligence contributed to the tragedy. The accident has cast a pall of gloom over the region, with many expressing their condolences to the families of the deceased. Local authorities are providing assistance to the bereaved families and ensuring that the injured receive the best possible medical care.
