Tragic Collision in Punjab Claims Four Lives and Leaves One Severely Injured

Tragic Collision in Punjab Claims Four Lives and Leaves One Severely Injured

VoM News Desk | January 27, 2024 | 10:14 AM IST | Accidents, Breaking News, Punjab | Follow on Google News

Tragic Collision in Punjab Claims Four Lives and Leaves One Severely Injured

Tragic Collision in Punjab Claims Four Lives and Leaves One Severely Injured

In a devastating incident in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur on Saturday, a collision between a truck and a car resulted in four fatalities, with one person sustaining severe injuries. The tragic collision occurred on the Jammu-Jalandhar National State Highway.

The impact caused the car to catch fire, and the truck overturned. Prompt response from police and passersby led to the injured being rushed to the government hospital in Dasuha, from where one critically injured person was referred to Amritsar Medical College.

According to a local resident who reported the collision to the police, “Both vehicles were coming from different directions. The car was run on CNG because of which it caught fire.”

A doctor at the government hospital in Dasuha mentioned, “The truck driver who was admitted here was in bad condition. Keeping the seriousness of the situation in mind, he has been referred to the government hospital in Amritsar. We gave him first aid here.”

An official at the accident site stated, “There were five young men in the vehicles that collided. Four have died on the spot. One is admitted to the hospital.

An investigation is underway.” The tragic incident highlights the need for continued efforts to enhance road safety and prevent such heart-wrenching accidents.

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