A tragic accident occurred near Mullanpur, Punjab, India, when a truck collided with a car carrying five occupants late Saturday night. The impact resulted in the death of Praveen Chawla's mother, an elderly woman in her 70s, while four others, including two children, sustained injuries. The victims were en route to a relative’s house when the truck, registered as PB65-BK-9986, struck their vehicle from behind around 10:45 PM. Emergency services rushed the critically injured woman for medical assistance, but she succumbed to her injuries shortly after. The condition of the other occupants is reported to be stable. The truck driver, identified as Lok Raj from Tarn Taran, fled the scene and has not yet been apprehended. Authorities have launched a manhunt while investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. This incident is particularly alarming as it marks the fourth fatal accident in the Mullanpur area within just a week, prompting serious concerns about road safety in the region.