Elderly Couple Killed, Nine Injured in Head-On Collision Near Phagwara
A devastating road accident on the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur highway near Dhande Mor claimed the lives of an elderly couple and left nine others injured late Thursday night.
According to SHO Sadar, Dilbag Singh, the deceased have been identified as Mukhtiar Singh (70) and his wife, Dharam Kaur, both residents of Jagjitpur village near Phagwara.
Details of the Accident
The tragic incident occurred when Mukhtiar Singh was returning home from a wedding ceremony in his car. As he approached Dhande-turn, a vehicle coming from the Phagwara side collided head-on with his car. The impact was severe, resulting in the immediate death of Mukhtiar Singh and his wife.
Injured and Medical Assistance
Nine others sustained injuries in the collision and were rushed to the Civil Hospital. Among the injured are:
- Sukhwinder Singh (son of Mukhtiar Singh)
- Naina Devi, Avleen Kaur, Samarveer, and Gurlaj Kaur (Mukhtiar Singh’s grandchildren)
- Mohan Lal, Binder, Mamta, and Barkha (occupants of the other car)
Fortunately, medical officials have confirmed that the condition of all injured individuals is stable.
Possible Cause of the Crash
SHO Dilbag Singh stated that preliminary investigations suggest that the slippery road conditions caused by rain may have played a role in the accident. However, further inquiries are ongoing.
The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination, which is scheduled for tomorrow. As of now, no formal statements have been recorded from either party involved in the accident.
Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution during adverse weather conditions to prevent such tragic incidents.
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