In a tragic incident on Thursday morning, a private bus carrying devotees from Ujjain to Delhi rammed into two stationary trucks on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Dausa district. The accident occurred due to dense fog, which significantly reduced visibility on the expressway, police confirmed. The two trucks had already collided with each other moments before the bus crashed into them. The mishap left around 45 passengers injured, many of them critically, and caused a major traffic disruption on the expressway.

According to Nangal-Rajawatan DSP Charul Gupta, the passengers were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, while local authorities and emergency services worked tirelessly to clear the debris and restore traffic flow. Preliminary investigations revealed that the dense fog, coupled with speeding, played a key role in the pile-up. The bus was part of a pilgrimage tour, and its passengers included devotees returning home after visiting the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.

This accident highlights the recurring dangers posed by dense fog during winter months on high-speed expressways. Authorities have issued advisories urging drivers to exercise extreme caution and use fog lights while traveling. Plans are also underway to deploy additional safety measures, including increased patrolling and warning signages, to prevent such incidents in the future. The tragic collision serves as a somber reminder of the risks of winter travel and the need for stricter adherence to road safety protocols.