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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Visits Hospital After Deadly Bus Crash Near Karadiya, Kota
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 02:31 PM
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A bus collision near Karadiya village in Kota district killed eight people and injured several others. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the hospital to assess the victims and urged doctors to provide enhanced care.
Early this morning, a bus traveling near Karadiya village in Kota district of Rajasthan met with a severe accident, leaving eight passengers dead and a number of others seriously injured. Rescue teams and local police rushed to the scene, transporting the injured to the nearest medical facilities.
Among the responders, the Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota MP Om Birla arrived at the primary hospital where the victims were being treated. He personally inspected the condition of the injured, spoke with attending doctors, and emphasized the need for prompt and comprehensive medical attention.
Birla instructed the medical staff to prioritize critical cases, ensure availability of necessary equipment, and keep families informed about the patients' status. He also called for a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
State authorities have launched an inquiry, and the district administration is coordinating with transport officials to review safety protocols for buses operating in the region.
The incident has sparked condolences from political leaders across the state, with calls for improved road safety measures and stricter enforcement of vehicle maintenance standards.
Among the responders, the Lok Sabha Speaker and Kota MP Om Birla arrived at the primary hospital where the victims were being treated. He personally inspected the condition of the injured, spoke with attending doctors, and emphasized the need for prompt and comprehensive medical attention.
Birla instructed the medical staff to prioritize critical cases, ensure availability of necessary equipment, and keep families informed about the patients' status. He also called for a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
State authorities have launched an inquiry, and the district administration is coordinating with transport officials to review safety protocols for buses operating in the region.
The incident has sparked condolences from political leaders across the state, with calls for improved road safety measures and stricter enforcement of vehicle maintenance standards.