In a horrific road accident on Monday, November 18, 2024, three people, including a child, died and four others were left injured after a car and a truck collided. The incident took place near Pathankot bypass in Jalandhar. There were seven members in the car; the result of the collision was so intense that it killed three on the spot and left others severely injured.

The victims in the accident were extricated from the wreckage with the help of a crane. The car, with registration number PB08 5018, was completely destroyed. Police and a team of rescuers arrived at the scene to cut down the wreckage of the vehicles and put out the bodies and two individuals from it.

According to the sources, the incident happened when the car was on its way from Amritsar to Ludhiana and collided. The truck at first hit another car and turned to the other side of the road, where it overturned and buried this unfortunate car, carrying 7 members.

Meanwhile, the truck driver escaped from the scene immediately. The victims identified as Palak, her child Piyush, and Jyoti Arora were injured and admitted to the nearby hospital.

Police and authorities reached the scene on the spot. The bodies were pulled from the buried car with the help of a crane, and the injured were taken to the hospital immediately with the help of an ambulance.

In a preliminary investigation, it has been reported that one body remained trapped inside the car, while others were rescued. The police have registered a case and have been searching for the truck driver.

Rising Cases of Road Accidents in India

The rising cases of road accidents in India are indeed a significant concern. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, there were 461,312 road accidents in 2022, resulting in 1,68,491 fatalities and 4,43,366 injuries. This marks an 11.95% increase in accidents, 9.4% increase in fatalities, and 15.3% increase in injuries compared to the previous year. However, there are several factors that are contributing to this alarming trend, including speeding, reckless driving, and non-compliance with traffic regulations.

The government has been implementing various measures to address these issues, such as enhancing driving education, conducting training programs, improving road infrastructure, etc.

Dehradun Car and Truck Collision

In the wake of the above incident, another incident came into light from Dehradun, where at least six students lost their lives and one remained in critical injury after a car carrying seven students collided with a truck. The incident took place earlier on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, around 1:30 am near ONGC Chowk.