Jaipur: Two people were charred to death in a tragic accident on Saturday morning after a truck and a dump truck collided into each other and caught fire in the Bikaner city of Rajasthan, a source said on Saturday.
According to the police, a truck and damper collided on the highway between Kolayat and Golri in Gajner police station area of Bikaner, after which the diesel tank of the truck exploded and caught fire. Drivers of both the vehicle were burnt alive after their vehicle rammed into each other and caught fire.
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"The dumper loaded with gravel was on its way to Kolayat. The accident occurred in the wee hours after which the police rushed to the spot. The road is being cleared and the families of the deceased will soon be informed," Kolayat Police officer, Vikas Vishnoi added.
According to the preliminary investigation, the speed of the truck was exceedingly high and the driver lost control of the vehicle. Police informed that the probe is underway.
