Truck Accident in Ludhiana Leads to Severe Injuries for Two Men
Ludhiana: Power pole collapses after truck hits cables, man loses leg
Hindustan Times
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In Ludhiana, Punjab, a truck collided with overhead power cables, causing multiple electricity poles to collapse and injuring two men. One man, Arun Kumar, had to have his leg amputated, while his friend Anwar Ali sustained critical injuries. The truck driver has been booked but remains at large.
- 01A truck hit overhead power cables, causing poles to collapse in Ludhiana.
- 02One man lost his leg, while another suffered critical injuries.
- 03The driver of the truck fled the scene and is currently being sought by police.
- 04Police have registered an FIR against the driver for negligent driving.
- 05The incident occurred near Eastman Chowk on Friday night.
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On Friday night in Ludhiana, Punjab, a speeding truck became entangled in overhead power cables, leading to the collapse of several electricity poles. The incident critically injured two men, Arun Kumar and Anwar Ali, who were walking near Eastman Chowk. Arun Kumar underwent an amputation of his leg, while Anwar sustained severe leg injuries. They were initially treated at a civil hospital before being referred to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh due to their worsening conditions. The truck driver, identified as Sanjay Chandra from Subhash Colony in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, fled the scene. The Sahnewal police have filed an FIR against him under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rash and negligent driving, endangering human life, and causing property damage. Police are actively searching for the driver to bring him to justice.
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This incident raises concerns about road safety and the maintenance of overhead power lines in urban areas, potentially leading to stricter regulations.
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