A major road accident in Punjab’s Sangrur district on Wednesday morning claimed three lives and left around 24 passengers injured after a PRTC bus lost control and plunged into a ditch near an overbridge. The bus was travelling on its regular route from Sangrur to Chandigarh via Dhuri when the accident took place.
Bus Loses Control Near Overbridge
According to preliminary information, the bus was approaching an overbridge when it suddenly went out of control and fell into a ditch. The impact left several passengers injured, triggering an emergency rescue operation. The bus was reportedly running behind schedule at the time of the accident.
Three Passengers Die on the Spot
Police officials confirmed that three passengers died at the scene. The deceased included two women and one man. Around 24 passengers sustained injuries in the crash. The injured were immediately shifted to different hospitals for medical treatment. Authorities are monitoring the situation as further details emerge.
Rescue Operations Launched
Following the accident, police and emergency teams reached the spot and began rescue operations. Passengers trapped inside the damaged bus were evacuated and taken to nearby hospitals. Local assistance also played an important role in shifting the injured for treatment.
Sub-Inspector Mehar Singh confirmed that the bus was operating on its regular Sangrur-Chandigarh route via Dhuri. He stated that the vehicle lost control near an overbridge before falling into a ditch.
Investigation Underway
The exact circumstances that led to the accident are being investigated. Preliminary information points to the driver losing control of the vehicle, but the precise cause has not yet been established. Further details regarding the condition of the injured passengers and the circumstances surrounding the crash are awaited.
The tragic incident has once again raised concerns over passenger safety and road safety measures on busy routes in Punjab.