Dense Fog Leads to Tragic Head-On Collision in Mohali
A deadly accident triggered by dense fog claimed one life and left another person injured on a Mohali road in the early hours of Monday. The tragic head-on collision occurred on Chapar Chiri Road, casting a pall over the area.
Details of the Chapar Chiri Road Accident
The incident took place near Sector 76, within the jurisdiction of the Industrial Area Police Post, Phase 8B. According to police reports, two cars collided while negotiating a turn. Poor visibility caused by intense fog is suspected to be the major factor behind the crash.
As the vehicles approached the turn, they reportedly failed to see each other in time, resulting in a severe head-on impact. The force of the collision was so powerful that both cars sustained extensive damage, indicating the high speed and sudden nature of the crash.
Rescue Operations and Victims
Alerted by local residents, police teams rushed to the spot and immediately launched rescue operations. The injured occupants were quickly extracted from the mangled vehicles and shifted to the civil hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Doctors at the hospital declared one victim, identified as Sahib Singh, brought dead. Sahib Singh was travelling in a Hyundai i20 at the time of the accident. The other injured person received treatment, and their condition is reported to be stable.
Investigation Underway
The police have confirmed that a further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause and sequence of events leading to the fatal crash. Key steps in the investigation include:
- Recording statements from eyewitnesses.
- Conducting a thorough inspection of both vehicles, which have been taken into custody.
- Analyzing the accident scene and conditions.
This tragic event serves as a grim reminder for motorists to exercise extreme caution and reduce speed during foggy conditions, especially on turns and low-visibility stretches of road.
