Four people lost their lives, and 11 others sustained injuries after a bus collided with a brick-laden tractor-trolley in Punjab’s Jalandhar district on Monday, police reported.
The accident occurred near the Kala Bakra area when a bus, en route to Jammu from Rajasthan, crashed into a tractor-trolley that had suddenly entered the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway from a village road.
According to police, the bus driver and a passenger died instantly, while two more passengers succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. The injured were immediately transported to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, extending condolences to the bereaved families. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Mann shared in a post on X.
The Chief Minister also commended the ‘Sadak Surakhya Force’ (Road Safety Force) of Punjab Police for their prompt response in assisting the injured and managing the aftermath of the accident.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, and further details are awaited.
