The death toll in the LPG tanker accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway rose to 14 on Saturday, an official said. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2024-12-21 02:25 PM IST
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He said more than 30 people who suffered burn injuries in the massive crash are undergoing treatment
"Five charred bodies were received yesterday. Eight others have died. Total 14 deaths have been reported so far. Twenty-seven patients are admitted to SMS hospital and undergoing treatment. Seven are on ventilator support," Dr Sushil Bhati, Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital Superintendent, said
He added that the body of one more victim was taken to another hospital
Five bodies are yet to be identified, Bhati said
A truck hit the LPG tanker on the highway in the Bhankrota area in the early hours of Friday, sparking a massive fire that engulfed more than 35 vehicles
Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar said on Friday that the condition of about half of the injured was "very critical"
Most of the people injured in the accident are admitted to the 'Burn Unit' of the SMS Hospital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to the families of the victims
In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office expressed grief, stating, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the accident on Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected"