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Eight dead as tempo traveler plunges into drain on Delhi‑Mumbai near Semliya, Kota
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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A tempo traveler carrying about 25 passengers fell into a drain on the Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway near Semliya in Kota district, Rajasthan, killing eight people.
Kota district in Rajasthan witnessed a tragic road accident on the Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway near the Semliya area. A tempo traveler, reportedly loaded with around 25 passengers, lost control and tumbled into an open drain on the highway.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and rescued several survivors, but eight occupants were pronounced dead at the spot. Local police have cordoned off the stretch of the expressway and are conducting an investigation into the cause of the vehicle's sudden deviation.
Authorities have warned commuters to exercise caution on the expressway, especially in sections where drainage works are ongoing. The incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of passenger limits on small commercial vehicles.
Emergency services arrived at the scene and rescued several survivors, but eight occupants were pronounced dead at the spot. Local police have cordoned off the stretch of the expressway and are conducting an investigation into the cause of the vehicle's sudden deviation.
Authorities have warned commuters to exercise caution on the expressway, especially in sections where drainage works are ongoing. The incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement of passenger limits on small commercial vehicles.