"There were 18 people in bus, including 4-5 children," says victim's family member after Phalodi road accident

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], November 3 (ANI): A member of one of the victim's families in a devastating Jaipur road accident said that there were a total of 18 people in the bus, including four to five children. In this accident, 15 people were killed and two others were injured after a tempo-traveller coming from Kolayat, Bikaner, collided with a parked trailer on the Bharat Mala Highway in Phalodi, officials said on Sunday.
Sharing the details about the tragedy, a member of one of the victim's families said to reporters, "A total of 18 people were in the bus, including 4-5 children. They had all gone to Kolayat. My family members were there in the bus, including my brother and sons' wives."
Mathuradas Mathur Hospital Superintendent Vikas Rajpurohit informed that preparations were made under directions from the Collector and the district administration.
"We have received directions from the Collector and the Commissioner for the preparations. Two patients have come in and both are stable, though with multiple injuries. Both have been taken into the red zone... We have entire team of doctors here," Rajpurohit said to reporters.
Earlier today, District Collector Shweta Chauhan said all the bodies have been kept in the mortuary of the government hospital in Osian, while the injured have been referred to Jodhpur for treatment.
Police Commissioner Om Prakash Paswan said that a green corridor has been created to ensure the injured receive timely medical treatment, adding that the administration is focused on saving lives and providing necessary assistance.
Speaking to ANI, Om Prakash Paswan said, "A road accident occurred in which a few people were tragically killed. We are arranging treatment for the injured... A green corridor is being established to quickly transport the injured to a facility where they can receive proper medical treatment. The administration is focused on saving the lives of those injured and will release further details as more information becomes available..."
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the loss of lives in the road accident, calling it "extremely tragic and heart-rending," and directed district officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured.
In a post on X, Bhajanlal Sharma wrote, "The loss of lives in the road accident in the Matoda area of Phalodi is extremely tragic and heart-rending. My condolences are with the bereaved families."
"Instructions have been given to the district administration officials to ensure proper treatment for all the injured. I pray to the Lord to grant peace to the departed souls and provide speedy recovery to the injured," the post read.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also expressed deep sorrow over the death in Phalodi, praying for peace to the departed souls and strength to their families.
"I have just received the news in Patna 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," Ashok Gehlot wrote in a post on X. (ANI)