A fatal road accident on the busy Ludhiana-Delhi highway resulted in the death of one person and left another injured on Friday night. The tragic collision involved a motorcycle and a truck near Khanna, casting a pall over the local community.
Details of the Tragic Collision
The incident occurred on the Grand Trunk Road in front of the Shani Dev Mandir in Khanna. The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Soma Singh, a resident of Salaudi village. The injured person is Buta Singh, who was riding pillion with Soma at the time of the accident.
According to sources, the duo was returning to their village after attending the Shaheedi Sabha, a religious function, in Fatehgarh Sahib. Their journey home turned tragic when a truck allegedly rammed into their motorcycle. The impact of the collision was severe, leading to immediate casualties at the spot.
Immediate Response and Investigation
Following the accident, a team from the Sadak Suraksha Force promptly reached the location. Their personnel provided crucial assistance to the victims and worked to regulate the traffic flow on the highway, which had likely been disrupted by the crash.
Buta Singh, who sustained injuries in the incident, was rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment. His current condition remains a point of concern for the authorities and the local community. Meanwhile, the body of Soma Singh was recovered from the site.
Local police have confirmed that an investigation into the matter is underway. They are working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the collision and to ascertain liability. Statements from witnesses and an examination of the scene are part of the standard procedural inquiry.
Community Impact and Road Safety Concerns
This accident has once again highlighted the persistent issue of road safety on national highways in Punjab, particularly the Ludhiana-Delhi corridor known for its heavy traffic mix of commercial and private vehicles. Incidents involving trucks and smaller vehicles are a recurring tragedy.
The loss of Soma Singh has sent shockwaves through Salaudi village and among those who attended the religious gathering. Such incidents underscore the critical need for heightened vigilance among all road users, especially during night travel, and stricter enforcement of traffic regulations on high-speed highways.
