Jodhpur, Rajasthan:At least 15 people have been killed and two others seriously injured after a collision between a bus and a truck in Phalodi, Jodhpur district, police said.

Emergency teams have reached the spot, and rescue operations are underway. The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Responding to the incident, Police Commissioner Omprakash Paswan told IANS, "A road accident occurred in which people lost their lives, which is very tragic. However, arrangements have been made to ensure that the injured receive proper treatment."

"15 people have lost their lives in a road accident in Phalodi district. Two are injured. The injured persons are undergoing treatment. The affected family have our full support,” he added.

According to police, the victims were residents of the Sursagar area in Jodhpur and were returning from the Kolayat temple in Bikaner after offering prayers at the Kapil Muni Ashram.

All the bodies have been kept in the mortuary of the Osian government hospital.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the incident and instructed officials to ensure all possible assistance to the victims' families and proper medical care for the injured.

Former chief minister Ashok Gehlot also mourned the loss of lives.