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Pickup Van Overturns on Pali‑Jodhpur Highway Near Lalki, 15 Pilgrims Injured, 9 Critical
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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A pickup carrying pilgrims to Ramdevra overturned after an axle failure near Lalki village on the Pali‑Jodhpur Highway, injuring 15 people, nine of them seriously.
A pickup loaded with devotees heading to the Ramdevra shrine lost control after its axle snapped on the Pali‑Jodhpur Highway near the village of Lalki in Rajasthan. The vehicle rolled over, trapping passengers inside.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and rescued the injured, transporting them to nearby hospitals. Fifteen people sustained injuries; nine of them have been reported in serious condition and are receiving intensive care.
Local police have opened an investigation into the mechanical failure that caused the accident. Authorities have urged pilgrims to ensure that vehicles used for long journeys are regularly inspected for safety.
The incident has heightened concerns about road safety on busy pilgrimage routes, especially during peak travel periods to religious sites such as Ramdevra.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the hospitals and investigating officials.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and rescued the injured, transporting them to nearby hospitals. Fifteen people sustained injuries; nine of them have been reported in serious condition and are receiving intensive care.
Local police have opened an investigation into the mechanical failure that caused the accident. Authorities have urged pilgrims to ensure that vehicles used for long journeys are regularly inspected for safety.
The incident has heightened concerns about road safety on busy pilgrimage routes, especially during peak travel periods to religious sites such as Ramdevra.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the hospitals and investigating officials.