Four brothers were killed in a collision between a Rajasthan Roadways bus and a car in Balotra district on Tuesday, police said.
The accident occurred near Goliya-Pareu circle under the Pachpadra police station limits when the bus, travelling from Barmer to Jodhpur, collided head-on with a car.
The impact of the collision was so severe that the car was completely crushed, trapping all four occupants inside.
Residents rushed to the spot and, after considerable effort, pulled the injured out of the mangled vehicle and took them to a hospital.
Doctors at Patodi hospital declared two of the brothers dead, while the other two, who were critically injured, were referred to Nahata Hospital in Balotra. They succumbed to injuries on the way, police said.
The deceased were identified as Uda Ram (39), Rekha Ram (35), Joga Ram (31) and Vishan Ram (29), all brothers. The deceased, who were labourers, were on their way to work when the accident took place.
Following the incident, angry villagers blocked the Pareu road by placing stones and bushes on it.
Station House Officer Geeta Kumari reached the spot with a police team and persuaded the protesters to clear the road.
Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident, officials said.
