JAIPUR: Six pilgrims were killed when a tractor-trailer and truck rammed into each other in Rajasthan. At least 20 people have sustained severe injuries. The incident took place at Sumerpur in Pali on Friday night. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences over the incident.

The accident in Pali, Rajasthan is saddening. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for a speedy recovery of those injured: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 19, 2022

The pilgrims were on their way back from Ramdevra Temple in Jaisalmer, when a speeding truck collided with their tractor-trailer. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital.

Rajasthan | Visuals from the accident site at Sumerpur in Pali district where a tractor collided with a truck leaving over 5 people dead & as many as 25 injured https://t.co/FPHSNP85Wm pic.twitter.com/mpbScSImt5

— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 19, 2022