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Trailer Hits Fire Truck on NH-48, Two Firefighters Perish in Rishabhdeo
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 02:36 PM
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A speeding trailer collided with a fire truck on National Highway 48 near Rishabhdeo, Rajasthan, setting the vehicle ablaze. Two firefighters died from the fire, while two others sustained serious injuries.
A high‑speed trailer struck a fire truck on National Highway 48 near Rishabhdeo on Sunday morning, igniting the vehicle’s cabin. The blaze claimed the lives of two firefighters on board, while two additional crew members were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The incident occurred in the early hours, and emergency services responded promptly to the scene. Investigators are examining the cause of the collision and the subsequent fire. Authorities have urged drivers to observe speed limits on the highway to prevent similar tragedies.