Fatal Accident in Ferozepur: Nine Dead in Collision During Ash Immersion Journey
In a tragic road accident in Punjab's Ferozepur district, at least nine people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries after a truck collided with a jeep on Saturday. The vehicle was carrying a group of 32 individuals, including women and children, who were traveling from Jalalabad to Beas in Amritsar to immerse the ashes of a deceased relative in the Beas River.
The collision occurred near Janga Wala Mour, with several occupants dying on the spot. The injured were rushed to the Civil Hospital in Ferozepur for immediate medical attention. Dr. Nikhil Gupta, senior medical officer, confirmed that critically injured patients have been referred to Guru Gobind Singh Government Medical College and Hospital in Faridkot for advanced care.
Ferozepur Senior Superintendent of Police Bhupinder Singh, along with other senior officials, visited the accident site and stated that an investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Among the survivors is 12-year-old Anshpreet Singh, who sustained minor injuries. He recounted that he was traveling with his family to immerse the ashes of his grandmother, Pooro Bai (62). 'We started our journey early at 3:30 am. Everything was normal, and we even stopped for fuel. As soon as we reached near Janga Wala Mour, the accident happened,' Anshpreet said.
The deceased have been identified as Karnail Singh, Lakshmi Rani, Sukhwinder Kaur, Bhago Rani, Maya Bai, Surinder Singh, Raj Kumar, Darshan Singh, and Vidya Rani.
Authorities have initiated a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the collision. The incident highlights the dangers of road travel, especially during early hours. Further updates are awaited as the probe continues.
