Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two Men in Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Trailer crushes two men to death near Dhandari Bridge
Hindustan Times
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Two men were killed when a tractor-trailer struck their scooter near Dhandari Bridge in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. One victim has been identified as Anand Kumar, 40, from Patna, Bihar. The driver was apprehended by bystanders and handed over to the police.
- 01Two men were killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer.
- 02One victim was identified as Anand Kumar, 40, from Patna, Bihar.
- 03The accident occurred near Dhandari Bridge in the Focal Point area.
- 04Eyewitnesses reported the trailer was moving at high speed.
- 05The driver was caught by passers-by attempting to flee the scene.
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A tragic accident occurred on Friday evening near Dhandari Bridge in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, when a tractor-trailer collided with a scooter, resulting in the deaths of two men. One of the victims, Anand Kumar, aged 40, was a resident of Patna, Bihar, and worked at a bicycle manufacturing unit in the area. Eyewitnesses stated that the trailer was allegedly traveling at high speed when it struck the Honda Activa scooter, causing both men to be fatally injured. The rear wheels of the trailer reportedly passed over their heads, killing them instantly. The second victim's identity remains unknown. Bystanders managed to detain the trailer driver as he attempted to flee the scene and handed him over to the police at the Jiwan Nagar police post. The bodies were taken to the civil hospital mortuary for postmortem examinations. The police are investigating the accident's cause and gathering statements from family members, while legal action against the driver is being initiated.
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This tragic incident highlights the dangers of road safety in Ludhiana, raising concerns among local commuters and residents.
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