Administrative officials inspected the scene and ordered an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Jaipur: Tragic news has emerged from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. A bus full of labourers met with an accident after coming into contact with a high-tension power line in the Manoharpur police station area of the district on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, morning. Three labourers died in the accident, while more than 10 others were seriously burned. The accident caused chaos at the scene.
Bus was carrying labourers to a brick kiln
Hearing the screams, people rushed to the scene and informed the police. It is reported that the bus was carrying labourers to a brick kiln in the Todi area. Suddenly, the upper part of the bus came into contact with a high-tension power line, causing the bus to catch fire. The fire was so intense that within minutes, the entire bus was engulfed in flames. The labourers inside tried to escape, but some were engulfed in flames.
Seriously burned workers referred to SMS Hospital in Jaipur
As soon as the information was received, the Manoharpur police station police arrived at the scene and began rescue and relief operations. The fire brigade team brought the fire under control and the injured were immediately rushed to the nearest hospital. Some seriously burned workers were referred to SMS Hospital in Jaipur, where they are undergoing treatment. As soon as news of the accident spread, an atmosphere of grief spread throughout the area. Other workers at the brick kiln also rushed to the hospital to inquire about the well-being of their colleagues. Many family members were seen crying inconsolably.
Bus caught fire due to high-tension wire
Administrative officials inspected the scene and ordered an investigation into the cause of the accident. Preliminary investigations revealed that the bus was too high and touched the high-tension line while crossing the road. Officials said that the electricity department has been informed after the accident to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
