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Four Die After Car Falls into Ditch on Highway Near Khatu Shyam, Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 02:35 PM
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A vehicle lost control on a highway near Khatu Shyam in Rajasthan after a tyre burst, plunging into a ditch and killing four passengers.
A tragic accident on a Rajasthan highway near Khatu Shyam resulted in the deaths of four people earlier today. The vehicle, traveling southbound, suffered a tyre burst that caused it to veer off the road and plunge into a roadside ditch. Emergency responders arrived within minutes, but the impact was fatal for all occupants.
The Rajasthan Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the tyre failure and the road conditions at the site. Witnesses reported that the road surface was uneven and that there were no visible warning signs about potential hazards.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on the highway, especially during the monsoon season when road conditions can deteriorate rapidly. The incident has prompted a review of maintenance schedules for the stretch of road near Khatu Shyam.
The Rajasthan Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the tyre failure and the road conditions at the site. Witnesses reported that the road surface was uneven and that there were no visible warning signs about potential hazards.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on the highway, especially during the monsoon season when road conditions can deteriorate rapidly. The incident has prompted a review of maintenance schedules for the stretch of road near Khatu Shyam.