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Gujarat Tourist Dies, Four Injured in Jaisalmer Road Accident
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 09:31 PM
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A tourist from Gujarat was killed and four other passengers injured after a vehicle collision on a highway near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
A vehicle traveling on the highway near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan met with a collision, resulting in the death of a tourist from Gujarat and injuries to four other occupants. The accident was reported to local police, who arrived at the scene and initiated rescue operations.
Emergency services transported the deceased to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead, while the injured were taken to the district medical centre for treatment. Preliminary statements from officials suggest that the crash may have been caused by sudden braking or a loss of control, but a detailed investigation is underway.
Police have cordoned off the stretch of road and are collecting witness statements to determine the exact cause. Travelers have been advised to exercise caution, especially on desert highways where visibility can change rapidly.
The incident underscores the risks associated with long-distance road travel in remote areas of Rajasthan, prompting local authorities to review safety measures on the route.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Emergency services transported the deceased to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead, while the injured were taken to the district medical centre for treatment. Preliminary statements from officials suggest that the crash may have been caused by sudden braking or a loss of control, but a detailed investigation is underway.
Police have cordoned off the stretch of road and are collecting witness statements to determine the exact cause. Travelers have been advised to exercise caution, especially on desert highways where visibility can change rapidly.
The incident underscores the risks associated with long-distance road travel in remote areas of Rajasthan, prompting local authorities to review safety measures on the route.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.