A devastating road crash in Dausa tragically takes the lives of eleven people, including seven young children, sending shockwaves across the community. This horrific incident unfolds on the highway, leaving families shattered and raising serious questions about road safety. Local police and rescue teams are on the scene, working to interpret how the collision happened as the nation grapples with yet another preventable tragedy. The sheer number of young lives lost paints a grim picture, sparking immediate calls for action to prevent such heartbreaking events from happening again.
Tragic Collision in Dausa Claims Multiple Lives
A devastating road accident in Rajasthan’s Dausa district in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, resulted in the death of eleven people, including seven children. The incident took place when a pickup van, carrying pilgrims, collided with a parked truck on the Manoharpur highway, near Bapi village. The crash occurred between approximately 3:30 AM and 4:00 AM, leading to a significant loss of life and multiple injuries.
Details of the Accident
The pickup van was transporting passengers who were returning to their homes in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district after visiting the Khatu Shyam and Salasar Balaji temples. Police reports indicate that the vehicle, which was a goods carrier, was heavily overloaded, with about 20 to 25 people on board. The collision happened when the pickup van rammed into a stationary container truck that was parked in the service lane of the highway. Ten people died immediately at the scene of the accident, while one woman later succumbed to her injuries after being rushed to the hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to eleven.
The Victims of the Tragedy
The victims included seven young children and four women, highlighting the profound impact of the crash on families. The ages of the children ranged from one year to nine or twelve years, based on various reports. Some of the identified deceased include Poorvi (3), Daksh (12), Seema (25), Priyanka (25), Anshu (26), Saurabh (28). Sheela (35). Another list of identified victims includes Mishthi (1), Babu (3), Poorvi (6), Lakshay (6), Vaishnavi (7), Mahak (7), Saloni (9), Sheela (20), Priyanka (25), Seema (25). Sonam (32), all residents of Asroli village in Etah, Uttar Pradesh. This tragic event has cast a pall of grief over the affected communities.
Emergency Response and Hospital Care
Following the loud crash, nearby villagers were among the first to respond, rushing to the scene to offer help. Emergency services, including police teams and ambulances, were quickly deployed to the accident site. Rescuers faced the challenging task of extricating several passengers who were trapped inside the mangled front portion of the pickup van, an operation that took about an hour. The injured were immediately taken to the Dausa District Hospital. Those in critical condition, including some women and children, were later referred to the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur for advanced medical care. As of reports, several injured individuals were still undergoing treatment, with at least one in critical condition.
Initial Findings and Investigation
Dausa Superintendent of Police, Sagar Rana, stated that initial investigations point towards driver fatigue and vehicle overloading as primary causes of the accident. The driver of the pickup van, identified as Nitin, survived the crash with a fractured hand and has had a First insights Report (FIR) registered against him. Officials also noted that the area where the accident occurred has been identified as an accident-prone zone or “black spot.” The high-speed impact of the collision completely crushed the front of the pickup van, underscoring the severity of the crash.
Statements from Officials and Condolences
The tragic news prompted expressions of sorrow from various high-ranking officials. President Droupadi Murmu conveyed her deep sadness over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the bereaved families, while also praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma described the accident as “extremely tragic” and instructed the district administration to ensure prompt and proper treatment for the injured. He also directed officials to expedite relief and rescue operations. Rajasthan Governor Hari Bhau Bagde also offered his condolences. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound grief over the incident. The Prime Minister’s Office announced financial assistance, with an ex-gratia of Rupees 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased person. Also, Rupees 50,000 was approved for those injured in the accident. Officials from Uttar Pradesh, including Etah District Magistrate Prem Ranjan Singh, visited the bereaved families in Asroli village to offer support and assure all possible assistance. A team from Etah was also dispatched to Dausa to aid the victims’ relatives and facilitate the return of the bodies to their home village. This accident follows another fatal incident in Dausa just three days prior, where five people died in a car-trailer collision, further highlighting road safety concerns in the region. 
