Tragic road accidents claim 12 lives in Rajasthan
A string of road accidents involving wedding groups in Rajasthan has left at least 12 people dead and more than 25 injured. The crashes happened across Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jalore, putting a spotlight on the state's ongoing road safety challenges.
Bride among 5 killed in Jaipur
In Jaipur, a newlywed bride was among five people killed when their vehicle collided with a truck; eight others were hurt. In Jaisalmer, three family members—including a groom and a baby—lost their lives after an unidentified vehicle hit their car returning from a wedding. Four more were injured.
Stray cattle encounter leads to another accident
In Jalore, four died and 13 were hurt after two vehicles crashed following an encounter with stray cattle on the road. These incidents are grim reminders of how risky travel can be—even during celebrations—and show why better road safety is urgently needed in Rajasthan.