Punjab Road Accident: On Sunday evening, a horrifying scene was seen in Sangrur district of Punjab which shocked everyone. An uncontrolled speeding car brutally crushed MNREGA women workers working on the roadside near village Chotian on Jakhal Road in Lehragaga area. This accident was so horrific that there was an outcry on the spot. The helpless women engaged in work did not even get a chance to recover and the speeding vehicle ran over them. Due to this tragic collision, 6 women laborers lost their lives, while many other workers were seriously injured. As soon as information about the incident was received, a wave of mourning spread across the area and relief work was started immediately.
Like everyday, workers were sweating for their families.
At the time of the incident, a total of 23 laborers were engaged in work under the MNREGA scheme along the Jakhal road. These laborers included both men and women, who were toiling every day to feed their families. The day was about to end and everyone was busy completing their part of the work. No one had imagined even in their dreams that within a few moments that quiet side of the road would turn into screams and tears. These poor laborers were engaged in their normal routine, but the carelessness of the vehicle running rampant on the road extinguished the stoves of many houses forever.
The speedy train came out of control and arrived like a clock.
According to eyewitnesses, when the workers were engrossed in their work on the roadside, a car came at very high speed from the direction of Jakhal. The person driving the car suddenly lost his control and the car went completely out of control. The driver lost control of the vehicle and it turned straight towards the workers who were standing on the sidelines and working. The speed of the vehicle was so high that the workers did not get even an iota of time to retreat or save their lives. The car directly engulfed the working women and went on to crush many people one after the other.
Terrible screams on the road after the accident
As soon as the collision occurred, an atmosphere of terrible chaos was created on the spot. Other laborers working there and passersby passing by were horrified. There were injured people covered in blood all around, writhing in pain. Seeing this heart-wrenching scene, the villagers present in the surrounding fields immediately ran to help. People tried to take care of the injured laborers without any delay and immediately informed the police administration about this horrific accident. The injured were handled with the help of local people and the crowd gathered on the road helped in the relief work.
Treatment going on in hospital, fear of more deaths
All the workers injured in the accident were immediately taken to nearby hospitals. Seriously injured people have been admitted to government hospitals in Lehragaga and Sunam. The team of doctors is continuously trying to save the lives of the injured. The hospital administration says that 6 female laborers had died while being brought to the hospital or on the spot. Apart from this, the condition of many injured remains very critical. His treatment is continuing under the supervision of doctors, but considering the seriousness of the situation, it is feared that the death toll may increase further.
Police busy searching for absconding driver
As soon as information about the incident was received, senior police and local administration officials reached the hospital and the incident site. The officials took stock of the condition of the injured and assured all possible help to their families. After the accident the car driver managed to escape from the spot. Police have registered a case in this matter and investigation has been intensified to identify the accident vehicle and its driver. On the basis of cameras installed nearby and statements of eyewitnesses, police teams are raiding different places to arrest the accused.
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