New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- 20 people have died after a fire engulfed a bus travelling from Rajasthan's Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, as per former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

There is no official confirmation of the death toll yet.

Police said the bus, carrying 57 passengers, left Jaisalmer around 3 pm. On the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway, smoke began emerging from the rear portion.

The driver stopped the bus along the roadside, but within moments, the flames engulfed the vehicle.

Locals and passers-by rushed to the spot and assisted in the rescue efforts. Fire tenders and police were informed, and the injured passengers were taken to Jawahar Hospital in Jaisalmer for treatment.

Prima facie, it appears that the fire broke out due to a sho...