At least 16 people, including the drivers of a Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation (PRTC) bus and a tractor-trailer, were injured after a collision on the Bathinda-Malout Road near Channu Dhaba in Muktsar district late on Saturday night, officials said.
Details of the accident
The PRTC bus was traveling from Bathinda to Malout when it crashed into the tractor-trailer. A team of the Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF) reached the spot and shifted the injured to the Civil Hospital in Malout for treatment. The injured bus driver has been identified as Ravinder Mohan, while the tractor driver has been identified as Mahinder Singh. Following initial medical examination, both drivers were referred to a higher medical institute due to the severity of their injuries.
Passenger recounts the incident
An injured passenger recalled the incident, saying she could not comprehend what had happened. "I just heard a loud noise, and then I saw blood," she said. The police have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Impact and response
The collision occurred late at night, and emergency services responded promptly. The injured are receiving medical care, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances leading to the crash. The accident highlights the need for road safety measures on the Bathinda-Malout Road, a route frequently used by heavy vehicles and public transport.
