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6 Fatalities in Car-Truck Collision on Rajasthan’s Churu Highway
✍️ Revoi.in
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM
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A collision between a car and a truck on a road near Churu in Rajasthan has claimed six lives and injured a girl, authorities said.
A tragic collision between a car and a truck on a road near Churu town in Rajasthan resulted in the deaths of six people and left a girl injured, police officials confirmed on Tuesday.
The accident occurred on a stretch of the NH-52 corridor, a busy route that connects Jaipur to Bikaner. Witnesses reported that the car was traveling at a high speed when it collided with the truck, which was carrying a load of construction materials.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, but the impact was severe. The six victims, all passengers in the car, were pronounced dead at the scene. The girl, who was a passenger in the vehicle, sustained injuries that required immediate medical attention.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash, including whether speeding or driver fatigue played a role. Authorities are urging drivers to observe speed limits and road safety measures on this busy highway.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, prompting local officials to call for better enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public awareness campaigns.
The accident occurred on a stretch of the NH-52 corridor, a busy route that connects Jaipur to Bikaner. Witnesses reported that the car was traveling at a high speed when it collided with the truck, which was carrying a load of construction materials.
Emergency services arrived within minutes, but the impact was severe. The six victims, all passengers in the car, were pronounced dead at the scene. The girl, who was a passenger in the vehicle, sustained injuries that required immediate medical attention.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash, including whether speeding or driver fatigue played a role. Authorities are urging drivers to observe speed limits and road safety measures on this busy highway.
The incident has raised concerns about road safety in the region, prompting local officials to call for better enforcement of traffic regulations and increased public awareness campaigns.