2 Killed, Many Injured As Bus Catches Fire After Hitting High-Tension Wire In Rajasthan's Jaipur

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Last Updated:October 28, 2025, 11:30 IST

Two labourers were killed and 12 others injured after a bus carrying workers caught fire upon touching a high-tension power line in Jaipur’s Manoharpur.

Bus in Rajasthan catches fire (Video screengrabs)

Two labourers were killed and at least 12 others sustained burn injuries after a bus carrying workers caught fire upon coming in contact with a high-tension power line in Rajasthan’s Jaipur on Tuesday.

The incident was reported from the Manoharpur area in the city.

According to the details, the vehicle was transporting labourers to a brick kiln located in Todi village when the accident occurred near the kiln site.

Following the incident, the bus engulfed in flames, leaving several passengers trapped inside.

#जयपुर के मनोहरपुर से बड़ी खबरमजदूरों से भरी बस में दौड़ा करंटहाईटेंशन लाइन को छूने से बस में लगी आगहादसे में 2 मजदूरों की मौत, 12 मजदूर झुलसेगंभीर घायल शाहपुरा उपजिला अस्पताल में भर्तीईंट भट्टे पर मजदूरों को लेकर आ रही थी बसगंभीर हालत में 5 लोगों को जयपुर किया रेफरसूचना… pic.twitter.com/Oo2XtKy9QY— News18 Rajasthan (@News18Rajasthan) October 28, 2025

Police said the injured were immediately rescued and rushed to nearby hospitals.

Five of the critically injured labourers were referred to Jaipur for advanced treatment, while the remaining victims were being treated at the Shahpura Sub-District Hospital.

Manoharpur Police reached the spot soon after receiving information.

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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October 28, 2025, 11:29 IST

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