8 Dead as Minibus Plunges Into Drain in Rajasthan’s Kota
What Happened
A minibus carrying around 23 passengers veered off the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and plunged into a 15-foot-deep drain in Rajasthan’s Kota district on Saturday morning. Eight people were killed and 15 injured. Most passengers were from extended families in Bhopal and Betul, Madhya Pradesh, and were travelling on a pilgrimage to Khatu Shyamji. Authorities suspect the driver may have fallen asleep or become drowsy at the wheel, causing the vehicle to leave the road.
Key Takeaways
The crash has left eight dead, while the injured were taken to hospitals in Kota for treatment.