Vadodara, Jun 18: Eight people were killed and twenty-six others injured when a private bus from Rajasthan crashed into a parked truck in Vadodara district early this morning. The bus, carrying passengers towards Gujarat, rammed into the stationary vehicle on the highway, leading to a devastating collision.
Police officials confirmed that several passengers died on the spot, while others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment. Rescue teams and local authorities reached the accident site promptly, carrying out relief operations and clearing the traffic disruption caused by the mishap.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the bus driver may have failed to notice the parked truck in time, resulting in the fatal crash. Authorities have launched a probe into the incident, while the state government has expressed grief over the loss of lives and assured assistance to the victims’ families.
The tragedy has once again raised concerns about road safety and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, particularly on highways where parked vehicles often pose a serious hazard to commuters.
