JAISALMER, Oct 14: 20 passengers were burnt alive and 16 were critically injured when a private bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire .
Noticing smoke emerging from the rear portion, the driver stopped the bus along the roadside, but within moments, the flames engulfed the vehicle. Locals and passers-by rushed to the spot and assisted in the rescue efforts. Army personnel also assisted in the operation. Fire tenders and police were informed, and the injured passengers were taken to Jawahar Hospital in Jaisalmer for treatment.
Police said 16 critically injured passengers have been referred to a hospital in Jodhpur. It added that 19 passengers died in the bus and one succumbed to burn injuries on the way to Jodhpur.
More reports awaited.
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