On Friday morning, a devastating collision between a gas tanker and multiple vehicles on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway resulted in a massive fire, claiming at least eight lives. CCTV footage captured the horrifying moments as thick black smoke filled the street, followed by an explosion minutes after the crash. The inferno caused by the collision affected a nearly 300-meter stretch of the highway, causing traffic disruptions with a long line of vehicles stuck in the aftermath. More than 30 vehicles were damaged in the blaze, and emergency services, including fire department vehicles and ambulances, rushed to the scene to manage the disaster.

Rajasthan authorities are working to determine the number of passengers aboard a bus that was behind the gas tanker when the accident occurred. Efforts are also underway to assess the damage caused to establishments along the highway. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar visited SMS Hospital in Jaipur, where over 40 injured individuals are being treated. Minister Khimsar reported that many of the injured were in critical condition. In response, a ‘green corridor’ was created from the accident site to SMS Hospital, allowing swift transportation of the injured for medical care.

The tragic accident has led to significant concern and a massive emergency response as officials continue to investigate the cause of the collision and work to provide assistance to the victims and their families.