Five dead, several injured in bus collision in Rajasthan's Barmer district

Five people died and several were injured on Wednesday in a collision between a passenger bus and a truck near Pachpadra in Rajasthan's Barmer district, as per the police.

CM Ashok Gehlot directed District Collector regarding relief and rescue operations, asked him to ensure medical treatment for the injured.

At least 12 people are feared dead, India Today reported. There were 25 people travelling on the bus before the accident took place. So far, 10 people have been rescued alive from the crash site.