Vadodara bus crash kills 6, injures 26 on Vadodara-Halol highway
Synopsis
A Rajasthan-to-Surat luxury bus ploughed into a parked truck at 4 am on the Vadodara-Halol highway, killing six and injuring 26. The truck had stopped for a tyre check — a detail that underscores how routine roadside halts on poorly lit highways can turn fatal. NDRF teams needed a JCB to separate the vehicles and cut passengers free.
Key Takeaways
Six people killed and 26 injured in a bus-truck collision on the Vadodara-Halol highway on 17 June at around 4 am .
The luxury bus was travelling from Banswara, Rajasthan to Surat when it struck a parked truck near Kotambi Stadium .
The truck driver had stopped to check tyre pressure at the time of the collision, according to police.
At least five of the injured are in serious condition; all 26 admitted to Vadodara Civil Hospital and nearby private hospitals.
The NDRF , Vadodara Fire Brigade , and Jarod police station personnel conducted rescue operations, using a JCB machine to free trapped passengers.
A traffic jam of 4–5 kilometres formed on the highway; police have launched a formal investigation.
At least six people were killed and 26 others injured after a luxury bus collided with a parked truck on the Vadodara-Halol highway near Kotambi village in the early hours of Wednesday, 17 June, according to police. The bus, travelling from Banswara, Rajasthan to Surat, Gujarat, rammed into the rear of the stationary truck at around 4 am, with most victims among the Rajasthan-origin passengers on board.
How the Crash Unfolded
According to police, the truck driver had pulled over near Kotambi Stadium to check tyre pressure when the speeding bus struck it from behind. The impact severely damaged the front portion of the bus, trapping several passengers in the wreckage. Local residents and passing motorists at the scene alerted emergency services before rescue teams could arrive.
Rescue Operations
Personnel from the Vadodara Fire Brigade, including teams from Panigate Fire Station and the Emergency Response Centre, reached the site shortly after the accident. Officers from Jarod police station managed rescue and traffic operations. Given the scale of the destruction, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was also deployed. Firefighters used a JCB machine to separate the two vehicles, while rescue personnel cut through mangled metal to free trapped passengers.
Casualties and Medical Response
All 26 injured passengers were admitted to Vadodara Civil Hospital and nearby private hospitals. At least five of the injured were reported to be in a serious condition, according to officials. The accident triggered a traffic jam stretching four to five kilometres along the highway as emergency teams worked to clear the wreckage.
Investigation Under Way
Police have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances of the crash. The incident adds to a pattern of highway accidents on Gujarat's arterial roads, particularly in pre-dawn hours when driver fatigue and low visibility are compounding risk factors. Authorities are yet to confirm whether speeding or driver negligence will be formally cited as the cause.
Point of View
Emergency lay-bys, and breakdown warning systems. Gujarat's arterial roads carry enormous inter-state freight and passenger traffic; the Vadodara-Halol corridor is no exception. Until roadside breakdown protocols are enforced and highway lighting improved, these accidents will keep repeating with predictable regularity.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Vadodara bus accident on 17 June 2025?
A luxury bus travelling from Banswara in Rajasthan to Surat crashed into a parked truck on the Vadodara-Halol highway near Kotambi village at around 4 am on 17 June. Six people were killed and 26 others were injured in the collision.
Why was the truck parked on the highway at the time of the crash?
According to police, the truck driver had pulled over on the roadside to check tyre pressure when the speeding bus struck it from behind. The stationary vehicle had no advance warning in place for oncoming traffic.
How many people were injured and where were they taken?
A total of 26 passengers were injured and admitted to Vadodara Civil Hospital and nearby private hospitals. At least five of the injured were reported to be in serious condition, according to officials.
Which agencies responded to the Vadodara highway accident?
The Vadodara Fire Brigade — including Panigate Fire Station and the Emergency Response Centre — along with Jarod police station personnel and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) all responded. A JCB machine was used to separate the vehicles and free trapped passengers.
Who were the passengers on the bus?
Most passengers on the bus were from Rajasthan. The vehicle was on a route from Banswara, Rajasthan to Surat, Gujarat at the time of the accident.
