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Fatal head‑on collision on Delhi‑Jaipur Expressway near Guddlia kills one, injures several
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:47 AM
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A sleeper bus and a truck collided head‑on on the Delhi‑Jaipur Expressway near Guddlia on Friday morning, leaving one young man dead and multiple passengers injured.
A severe road accident occurred on Friday morning on the Delhi‑Jaipur Expressway near the village of Guddlia. A sleeper bus travelling towards Delhi met a loaded truck traveling in the opposite direction, resulting in a head‑on collision.
Emergency services arrived quickly at the scene. The crash caused the bus to catch fire, and rescuers were able to pull out the occupants. One young male passenger was pronounced dead at the site, while several others sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures and were rushed to nearby hospitals.
Police officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision, examining factors such as speed, driver fatigue and possible mechanical failure. Preliminary reports suggest that the truck may have veered into the opposite lane, but the enquiry remains ongoing.
The National Highway Authority has been urged to review safety measures on this high‑traffic corridor, which has witnessed multiple accidents in recent months. Authorities have advised commuters to adhere to speed limits and avoid overtaking on blind bends.
Emergency services arrived quickly at the scene. The crash caused the bus to catch fire, and rescuers were able to pull out the occupants. One young male passenger was pronounced dead at the site, while several others sustained injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures and were rushed to nearby hospitals.
Police officials have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the collision, examining factors such as speed, driver fatigue and possible mechanical failure. Preliminary reports suggest that the truck may have veered into the opposite lane, but the enquiry remains ongoing.
The National Highway Authority has been urged to review safety measures on this high‑traffic corridor, which has witnessed multiple accidents in recent months. Authorities have advised commuters to adhere to speed limits and avoid overtaking on blind bends.