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Religion
Eight pilgrims killed as bus plunges into drain en route to Khatu Shyam Temple, Rajasthan
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 01:47 AM
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A vehicle transporting pilgrims to the Khatu Shyam Temple in Rajasthan fell into a drain, killing eight people.
A vehicle carrying a group of devotees headed for the Khatu Shyam Temple in Rajasthan slipped into an open drain, resulting in the deaths of eight passengers. The accident occurred on a rural road leading to the shrine, a popular destination for pilgrims from across the country.
Emergency services arrived promptly and worked to extricate the victims from the submerged vehicle. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of eight individuals, while several others sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The Khatu Shyam Temple attracts large crowds, especially during religious festivals, and the tragedy underscores the risks associated with overcrowded transport on narrow, poorly maintained roads.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the mishap and to assess whether safety regulations were breached. Officials have urged pilgrims to use authorized transport services and to exercise caution on rural routes.
Emergency services arrived promptly and worked to extricate the victims from the submerged vehicle. Rescue teams recovered the bodies of eight individuals, while several others sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The Khatu Shyam Temple attracts large crowds, especially during religious festivals, and the tragedy underscores the risks associated with overcrowded transport on narrow, poorly maintained roads.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the mishap and to assess whether safety regulations were breached. Officials have urged pilgrims to use authorized transport services and to exercise caution on rural routes.