Rajasthan: Six Pilgrims on Way to Khatu Shyam Killed as Truck Hits Van in Bundi

Kota: Six individuals from Madhya Pradesh were killed on the spot, while three others were injured when a speeding truck hit their van on NH-52 near the Bundi tunnel in Rajasthan 's Bundi district, police said.

The tragic road accident occurred on Sunday morning when a truck collided with an ECO van carrying nine people near Bundi. The van, belonging to the Banjara community in Devas district, Madhya Pradesh , was transporting individuals aged 16 to 40 years who were traveling to Khatu Shyam in Rajasthan 's Sikar. Unfortunately, six occupants lost their lives in the incident.

After post-mortem examinations, the bodies were returned to their families. The truck driver has been arrested and charged with relevant offenses.

The deceased were identified as Madan Nayak, son of Shankar; Mangilal Nayak, son of Omkar; Mahesh Nayak, son of Bhadshah; Rajesh, Bhura son of Dhanna Singh; and Punam, son of Jagram.

The injured individuals were recognised as Manoj Nayak (25), Aniket Nayak (16), and Pradeep Nayak (40).

The truck allegedly veered onto the wrong side of the road and hit the van from behind, Circle Inspector Pavan Meena told PTI, adding the truck is yet to be traced.

Six persons were killed on the spot while three others sustained injuries, he added. 

With PTI Inputs