Four persons sustained serious injuries in a devastating road accident involving two trucks on National Highway-1 near Eastwood in Phagwara. The incident occurred when a container truck travelling from Phagwara to Jalandhar collided head-on with a gravel-laden truck coming from the opposite direction.
Accident Details
According to preliminary findings, the driver of one of the trucks reportedly dozed off while driving, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The truck crossed the central divider, entered the opposite carriageway, and crashed into the oncoming truck. The impact was so severe that both vehicles suffered extensive damage, with their cabins badly mangled. Eyewitnesses reported that vehicle parts were scattered across the highway after the crash.
Fire and Rescue Operations
Following the collision, the tyres of both trucks caught fire, creating panic at the scene and posing an additional risk to those involved. Police teams rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the accident. Fire brigade personnel from Phagwara were called in and managed to bring the blaze under control after considerable effort. Rescue operations were carried out, and the injured were shifted to the Civil Hospital in Phagwara.
Victims' Condition
According to doctors, one of the injured persons is in an extremely critical condition. The identities of the victims could not be established as they were not in a position to speak. The 23-year-old youth was a resident of Haibowal, Ludhiana, while the other victim was staying in Khasi Kalan.
Traffic Disruption
The accident led to a major traffic disruption on the busy national highway, resulting in a long traffic jam during the morning rush hours. Commuters faced inconvenience until the authorities cleared the scene and restored the flow of traffic. Damaged vehicles were later removed from the highway with the help of cranes.
Investigation
The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the accident. Authorities are examining the scene and gathering evidence to determine the cause of the collision.
