12 dead, dozens injured as bus crashes into culvert in Rajasthan’s Sikar

At least 12 people were killed, and several others were injured after a bus collided with a culvert in Rajasthan’s Sikar on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The bus, en route from Salasar, collided head-on with a culvert upon reaching Laxmangarh in Sikar district.
The injured have been admitted to the Government Welfare Hospital in Laxmangarh for treatment, the police added.
“So far, 12 people have been confirmed dead”, Mahendra Khichad, the hospital Superintendent said.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma reacted to the accident and expressed grief.
“The loss of life in the bus accident in Sikar’s Laxmangarh area is extremely sad and heartbreaking. My deepest condolences are with the bereaved families of the deceased. The concerned officials have been directed to ensure proper treatment of the injured”, he posted on X.
The Chief Minister further wished for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.