At least 15 people lost their lives, and three others sustained injuries after a tempo traveller bus collided with a parked trailer on the Bharat Mala Highway in Phalodi district, Rajasthan. The tragic incident occurred near Matoda village, around 400 km from Jaipur.
Police reported that the victims were residents of the Sursagar area in Jodhpur. They were returning home from the Kolayat temple in Bikaner after offering prayers at the Kapil Muni Ashram. The impact of the crash was so severe that the front portion of the vehicle was completely crushed, trapping several passengers inside. Rescue teams and locals worked together to free the injured and transport them to hospitals in Osian and later to Jodhpur for treatment.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma expressed grief over the loss of lives and directed officials to provide all possible support to the affected families and ensure medical aid for the injured. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex gratia compensation of ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for those injured in the accident.
This tragic incident follows a series of fatal road accidents in Rajasthan. Last month, 26 passengers died in Jaisalmer when a sleeper bus caught fire due to a short circuit. In another case, a private bus carrying labourers from Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Pilibhit caught fire after hitting a power line in Manoharpur, killing two and injuring several others.
The recent spate of road tragedies has raised serious concerns about vehicle safety standards and the enforcement of transport regulations in the state.
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Tempo traveller hits parked trailer on Bharat Mala Highway; victims were Jodhpur residents

15 Dead, 3 Hurt in Rajasthan Highway Crash

Tempo traveller hits parked trailer on Bharat Mala Highway; victims were Jodhpur residents

November 3, 2025 | 14:22 IST