As many as 15 people died and two people suffered injuries in a tragic road accident in Rajasthan’s Phalodi on Sunday. The deceased hailed from Jodhpur, and they were returning from Bikaner after a pilgrimage, authorities said.

According to authorities, the tempo traveller carrying devotees rammed into a stationary truck near Matoda village on the Bharat Mala Highway on Sunday evening.

“Fifteen passengers died, while two others sustained serious injuries. The injured were first taken to a hospital in Osian for primary treatment and later referred to Jodhpur,” Jodhpur Police Commissioner Om Prakash said.

The victims were residents of the Sursagar area in Jodhpur and were returning from the Kolayat temple in Bikaner after offering prayers at the Kapil Muni Ashram, police said.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the incident and said he has instructed officials to ensure all possible assistance to the victims’ families and proper medical care for the injured.

Former chief minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also mourned the loss of lives. Gehlot tweeted, “I have just received the news that 15 people have died in a road accident in Matoda, Phalodi. Hearing this, my heart is extremely saddened. I pray to God to grant a place at His holy feet to all the deceased, give strength to their families, and a speedy recovery to the injured.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deaths and announced solatium for the families of the deceased. In a statement, Modi said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Phalodi district, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”

At least 15 people lost their lives and two others were seriously injured when a tempo traveller carrying devotees collided with a stationary trailer truck in Rajasthan’s Phalodi on Sunday, police said.

The tragic accident took place near Matoda village on the Bharat Mala Highway, officials added. “Fifteen passengers died, while two others sustained serious injuries. The injured were first taken to a hospital in Osian for primary treatment and later referred to Jodhpur,” Jodhpur Police Commissioner Om Prakash said.

According to police, the victims were residents of the Sursagar area in Jodhpur and were returning from the Kolayat temple in Bikaner after offering prayers at the Kapil Muni Ashram. All the bodies have been kept in the mortuary of the Osian government hospital.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed deep sorrow over the incident and directed officials to provide all necessary assistance to the victims’ families and ensure proper medical care for the injured.

Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also conveyed his condolences. In a post on X, he wrote, “I have just received the news that 15 people have died in a road accident in Matoda, Phalodi. Hearing this, my heart is extremely saddened. I pray to God to grant a place at His holy feet to all the deceased, give strength to their families, and a speedy recovery to the injured.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned the loss of lives in the Phalodi accident. “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Phalodi district, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the PMO said in a post on X.

The Prime Minister’s Office announced that an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund would be provided to the next of kin of those who died, while the injured would receive ₹50,000 each.

At least 15 people, including 10 women and four children, died and two others were injured when a tempo traveller rammed into a stationary trailer truck in Rajasthan’s Phalodi area on Sunday evening.

The incident occurred near Matoda village on the Bharat Mala Highway when the tempo traveller was carrying devotees from Bikaner’s Kolayat temple to Jodhpur, said Jodhpur Police Commissioner Om Prakash.

“Fifteen passengers died on the spot, while two women sustained serious injuries. The injured were first taken to a hospital in Osian and later referred to Jodhpur,” the officer said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PM’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

According to officials, all victims were residents of Nainchi Bagh near Chandpol Bada Ramdevra in Jodhpur.

They were returning from Bikaner’s Kolayat temple after offering prayers at the Kapil Muni Ashram on the occasion of Devuthani Ekadashi, they said.

The accident occurred about 80 km ahead of Jodhpur.

In a tragic incident in Rajasthan’s Phalodi area, a tempo traveller carrying devotees collided with a stationary trailer truck, resulting in the death of 15 people, including 10 women and four children.

The severe collision occurred near Matoda village on the Bharat Mala Highway, as the vehicle was returning from the Kolayat temple in Bikaner to Jodhpur. The impact left the front portion of the tempo traveller completely crushed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and announced financial assistance for the victims’ families. Local leaders and officials also extended their sympathy and directed medical and logistical support for the affected families.

(With inputs from agencies.)

After 15 people killed in a tragic road accident, where a tempo traveller rammed into a parked truck in the Matoda area of Phalodi in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur, PM Modi has expressed sorrow and has announced Rs 2 lakh financial aid to the families of deceased.

After 15 people killed in a tragic road accident, where a tempo traveller crashes into parked truck in the Matoda area of Phalodi in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur, PM Modi has expressed sorrow and has announced Rs 2 lakh financial aid to the families of deceased.

PMO on X wrote, ‘Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Phalodi district, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM.’

Tragic accident in Jodhpur

As per police, 15 people died on the spot in the accident after a tempo traveller rammed into a truck in Jodhpur. Three injured were immediately rushed to Osian Hospital, from where they were referred to Jodhpur via a green corridor. All the deceased and injured were residents of Jodhpur’s Sursagar area. They were returning with their families after visiting Kolayat.