Sangrur Horror: Speeding Car Mows Down 9 MGNREGA Workers
A speeding car rammed into MGNREGA laborers drinking water by the roadside in Punjab's Sangrur, leaving nine dead.
A devastating road accident in Punjab’s Sangrur district has left nine people dead after a speeding car rammed into a group of MGNREGA laborers. The victims, who were simply taking a break to drink water by the roadside, were struck with such force that nine lives were lost in the tragedy.
A Moment of Rest Turns Fatal
The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at approximately 3:30 pm. According to an injured survivor, the workers were sitting by the side of the road, hydrating themselves during their work shift, when a fast-moving vehicle veered into them without warning.
Inspector Jaskaran Singh, the SHO of Lehragaga Police Station, confirmed the grim toll, stating that nine individuals lost their lives in the collision. The suddenness of the impact left the laborers with little to no time to react.
Medical Response and Investigation
Dr. Vinod Kumar, the Senior Medical Officer in Sangrur, reported that eight of the victims were rushed to the hospital following the crash. Emergency teams worked to stabilize those who survived the initial impact, while the deceased were identified.
Local authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident. While the speed of the car is believed to be a primary factor, further details regarding the driver and the vehicle are still awaited from the police.
Other Tragedies on the Road
This horrific event in Punjab follows another deadly road mishap in Rajasthan. On Saturday, eight passengers were killed and over six others were injured when a bus overturned on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota.
The bus was transporting passengers from Madhya Pradesh to Khatu Shyam. District Collector Peeyush Samariya and SHO Nand Singh confirmed that the critically injured were shifted to the ICU for urgent treatment.